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Maintenance Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Required to work 14:00 - 22:00 Wednesday and Thursday every 8 weeks.)
Job ref
100-EA088-1026
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/11/2026 23:59
Interview date
01/12/2026

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Maintenance Assistant

Band 3

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Maintenance Assistant within the site-based Estates Operational Maintenance team at Glangwili General Hospital.

The Maintenance 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 primary task of treating patients. 

Main duties of the job

Working within the Maintenance Policies & Procedures, you will be required to maintain and repair a variety of 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.

Working for our organisation

Hywel 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 Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 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 providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities service

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note that successful applicants will commence employment on the first point of the incremental scale. There is an opportunity to apply to commence at a higher point on the pay scale where applicants can demonstrate relevant transferable skills, experience, and qualifications. Evidence provided will be reviewed by an internal panel and will be approved/declined as per the starting salaries policy.  Applications can be submitted once a verbal offer has been made.

You 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 01/12/2026

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 qualification such as City & Guilds, NVQ, apprenticeship or relevant equivalent level of experience within an Engineering or Building discipline
  • Demonstrable practical knowledge of building, mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance activities
  • A basic understanding of engineering and building systems relevant to a healthcare environment
  • Awareness of Health and Safety requirements, knowledge of how to work safely in accordance with policies and procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in a maintenance or estates environment, knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance activities, and an understanding of working safely within a regulated or healthcare setting.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of routine maintenance or facilities work, with awareness of fire safety and asbestos procedures and the ability to work safely in line with organisational policies
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in a maintenance or facilities role, ideally within a healthcare or regulated environment, with exposure to fire safety procedures and asbestos‑aware working practices.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paul Hill
Job title
Estates Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 227942
Additional information

Any queries in relation to the content of the role should be directed to Mr Paul Hill (Estates Manager) on 01267 227942, or email [email protected] 

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