Electrical Craftsperson (Electrician)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Abergavenny, NP7 7EGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a rewarding role where your skills directly support patient care? Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is...
As a Band 5 Electrician, you will provide specialist electrical maintenance, fault finding, repair and installation services across Health Board premises.
- Planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
- Installation and maintenance of lighting and power systems
- Emergency lighting testing and maintenance
- Fire alarm testing and isolations
- Generator and battery testing
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Air Handling Units and associated plant
- Replacement of motors, pumps and electrical equipment
- Inspection, testing and certification in accordance with current regulations
- Supporting contractors and participating in site safety procedures
- Responding to emergency breakdowns and critical service failures
You will work on a range of industrial, commercial and domestic electrical systems and be expected to support the wider Estates service through a flexible, multi-skilled approach.
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.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Completed an accredited electrical apprenticeship training course to a minimum level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent
- High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and a working knowledge of other associated trades.
- Familiarity with approved guidance documents
- Ability to cover shift at short notice or cover periods of sickness & annual leave
Desirable
- IEE wiring regulations
- CSCS or ECS
- Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda
- General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation.
Experience
Essential: - General Lighting & Power systems; - Emergency lighting Systems; - Fire Alarm systems; - BMS system
Desirable: - Previous experience of working within the NHS.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Willing to develop individual knowledge
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Current Full Driving licence
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious
- Available to undertake overtime.
Desirable
- Motivation skills
- Experience in team leading
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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