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Electrical Engineering Tradesperson (Core Trade Electrical)

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea, SA6 6NLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,557 to £39,631

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

21 September 2026

10 days left

Job description

DAYS AND SHIFT WORKING OPPORTUNITY (Shift patterns current subject to review 12hrs) An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates Department a...

To provide a safe, secure and pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Provide multi-skilled engineering expertise across various electrical and mechanical equipment and fabric

Ensure maintenance tasks are fulfilled to appropriate levels of quality in a compliant manner recording actions through helpdesk software via tablets etc.

Ensuring all essential services are maintained to support clinical departments in their prime task of treating patients whilst ensuring all statutory legislation is complied with.

Ensure maintenance tasks are fulfilled to appropriate levels of quality in a compliant manner.

Follow planned preventative maintenance schedules but incorporate flexibility into the working programme to avoid untoward disruption to wards and departments, to ensure unforeseen faults/problems are rectified promptly and safely.

Plan, organise and prioritise materials and working programmes with other trades to ensure minor developments and maintenance tasks are completed as efficiently and promptly as possible, thereby minimising disruption to patient care.

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

The detailed breakdown of the job description and the main responsibilities of the role can be found within the job description and the personal specification.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about working here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed an accredited Electrical 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

Skills

Essential: - Excellent communication skills. Willing to develop individual knowledge

Desirable: - IT Skills; - Welsh Speaker

Knowledge

Essential

  • High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and a working knowledge of other associated trades. Familiarity with approved guidance documents

Desirable: - Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda; - General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation.

Experience

Essential: - Previous experience of working within the NHS.

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 September 2026

Last checked

9 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

SBU
Swansea Bay University Health Board

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