Semi-Skilled Maintenance Assistant

Applications are invited for the post of Semi-skilled Maintenance Assistant within the site-based Estates Operational Maintenance team.The Semi-skilled Assistant will be part of an estates maintenance team which includes various craftspersons, ensuring that plant and equipment are maintained to an appropriate standard to support clinical service departments in their prime task of treating patients. The appointed individual will support the site operational management as part of a 6 person shift rota basis, covering seven days of a week. The shift pattern is as follows: 06.00 - 14.00, 08.00 - 16:00 and 14.00 - 22.00 hrs. This includes public holidays.Main duties of the jobWorking within the Maintenance Policies & Procedures, you will be required to maintain and repair a variety of complex Mechanical/Electrical equipment, plant and services in conjunction with undertaking a range of duties associated with other trades, as appropriate i.e., multi-skilling.You will also be responsible for ensuring that the environment is both pleasant and safe for patients, staff and visitors, together with maximising organisational effectiveness that will improve service delivery.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usHywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.Our services are provided in:Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities servicesJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.Interviews will be held on 08.01.2026Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeCity & Guilds/Apprenticeship or relevant equivalent level of experience within an Engineering or Building disciplineCan demonstrate knowledge of either building, mechanical or electrical repair and maintenanceSound background of engineering systemsHealth and Safety awarenessPrevious experience of working in a hospital settingExperienceHave a good understanding of a range of routine work procedures throughout the hospital sitesTo be fully conversant with the Health Board's Fire Defence PolicyTo have a good understanding of asbestos awareness and be fully conversant in dealing with suspicious samples and working in the vicinity of asbestos products.Language SkillsWelsh Speaker (Level 1)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr