Plumbing and Heating Engineers - Royal Gwent Hospital

NHS; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking skilled Plumbing and Heating Engineers to join the Estates team at Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport. This Band 5 role covers planned and reactive maintenance of plumbing and heating systems, ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for patients and staff.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, carry out installations and repairs, respond to emergencies, and participate in on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited Mechanical apprenticeship training course to a minimum level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training.
• High level of knowledge of electrical/mechanical services/systems and familiarity with other trades.
• Evidence of CPD.
• JIB Registration.
• Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda.
• General awareness of statutory maintenance legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and installations of plumbing and heating systems (pipework, sanitary ware, radiators, boilers, etc).
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and faults promptly.
• Ensure compliance with Water Regulations, Gas Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Participate in planned maintenance programmes and statutory inspections.
• Collaborate with other trades to support wider estates operations.
• Maintain accurate records of work, 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 on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Current driving licence

Highly motivated

On‑call / shift relief duties

Overtime availability

Experience in leading teams

Welsh language skills desirable

Education

Accredited Mechanical apprenticeship (level 3) or equivalent

Additional training e.g. air conditioning

Evidence of CPD

JIB registration

Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda

Knowledge of statutory legislation for maintenance

Job description

Plumbing and Heating Engineers - Royal Gwent Hospital

Band 5

Main area Estates and Facilities Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time, shift pattern) Job ref 040-EA104-1126

Employer Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Royal Gwent Hospital Town Newport Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

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Job overview

We are looking for skilled and motivated Plumbing and Heating Engineers 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.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

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

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.