Mechanical Craftsperson

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Craftsperson based at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport.

You will provide multi-skilled engineering expertise across various mechanical and electrical equipment and fabric, providing cross trade work to the service and perform engineering maintenance work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine.

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

Understand, receive and give technical instructions to other Maintenance workers, assistants and contractors.

Liaise with all levels of senior clinical and non-clinical staff at ward/department level regarding maintenance tasks enabling work tasks to be carried out with minimum disruption to patient support services (i.e. Heating, power, nurse call system, ventilation etc) and patient care.

Liaise appropriately with external Suppliers and Contractors, dealing with technical queries and information, signing contractors in and carrying out site induction as required.

Undertaking testing of the mechanical and electrical systems and equipment in wards and other departments to safeguard the

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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.