Plumbing and Heating Engineers - Royal Gwent Hospital

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Newport is seeking a skilled Plumbing and Heating Engineer to join their Estates team. The role involves maintaining and improving the plumbing and heating systems within the hospital, ensuring a safe environment for all. Ideal candidates will have an accredited mechanical qualification, experience in HVAC systems, and strong communication skills. The position includes participating in on-call duties and shift work as required. A supportive environment with excellent training opportunities awaits.

Benefits

Extensive training and development opportunities

Paid mandatory training

Opportunities for certification and qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience with H&V Systems and LTHW Systems.
• Completed a structured training programme.
• Previous experience of working within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs of plumbing and heating systems.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Highly motivated

Team leading experience

Welsh Language Skills

Education

Accredited Mechanical apprenticeship (Level 3)

JIB Registration

Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda

Job description

Plumbing and Heating Engineers - Royal Gwent Hospital

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Plumbing and Heating Engineer to join our Estates team at Royal Gwent Hospital.

This is a vital role in maintaining and improving the hospital's plumbing and heating infrastructure, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, installations, and repairs to plumbing and heating systems across the site. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the efficient operation of building services and supporting clinical areas.

This post will be working days (08:00 - 16:00, Monday - Friday ) with a requirement to work shifts when the needs of the Health Board require.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and installations of plumbing and heating systems, including pipework, sanitary ware, radiators, boilers, and associated equipment.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and faults in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including Water Regulations, Gas Safety, and Health & Safety standards.
• Participate in planned preventative maintenance programmes and statutory inspections.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and contractors to support wider estates operations.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, and time spent.
• Identify and report defects, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives within the estate.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support as required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Completed an accredited Mechanical apprenticeship training course to a minimum level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. air conditioning
• High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and a working knowledge of other associated trades. Familiarity with approved guidance documents
• Evidence of significant CPD
• JIB Registration
• Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda
• General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation

Experience

• H&V Systems
• LTHW Systems
• DHW Systems
• Completion of a structured training programme
• Previous experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills. Willing to develop individual knowledge
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Current Full Driving licence
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious
• Participate in on-call and/or shift relief duties
• Available to undertake overtime
• Experience in team leading
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.