Mechanical Craftsperson (On Call)
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Carmarthen, SA31 2AFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
To provide a safe, comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors. Ensuring all essential services are maintained to support clinical depart...
The Mechanical Craftsperson will be part of a team ensuring that mechanical/electrical/building equipment and services are maintained to an appropriate standard and to support clinical service departments in their prime task of treating patients.
The appointed individual will support the site operational management staff with the day to day operational engineering maintenance of boilers, steam systems, medical gases, heating, hot water, buildings, etc. The position requires participation/ flexibility in covering morning/ afternoon shifts and to participate in an on-call rota.
ON CALL ROTA - Every 7th week shift pattern consists of: -
Monday-Friday 13:30 - 21:00hrs, PLUS on-call during each night.
PLUS on-call cover from Friday 21:00hrs until 08:00hrs Monday morning.
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 03/11/2026
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.
o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 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 providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- HNC or HND or equivalent experience plus completion of a time-served apprenticeship
- To be fully conversant with core trade, i.e. Mechanical and have a good working knowledge of associated trades, e.g. electrical and gas
- To have a good understanding of asbestos awareness and be fully conversant in dealing with suspicious samples and working in the vicinity of asbestos products
- Appropriately empowered via training and/or experience to undertake statutory tasks, e.g. Gas Safe, sterilisers, etc.
- To be fully conversant with the Health Board's Fire Defence Policy
Desirable: - Knowledge and understanding of relevant HTM's, Gas Safe / Oftec registered
Experience
Essential
- Time served apprenticeship.
- Completion of a structured training programme
- Good working knowledge of low pressure hot water systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems and building management systems.
Desirable: - Hospital engineering experience
Language Requirements
Desirable: - Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Circumstances
Essential: - Able to participate in the On Call rota, available to undertake overtime when required by the service.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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