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Plumbing and Heating Engineer

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Abergavenny, NP7 7EG

Salary

£32,557 to £39,631

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Plumbing & Heating Engineer to join our Estates Team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. You will sup...

As a Plumbing & Heating Engineer, you will:

Carry out planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance on a wide range of mechanical, plumbing, and heating systems.Diagnose and repair complex faults on plant, equipment, and building services.

Work on systems including: Heating and hot water systemsAir Handling Units (including theatre environments)Compressed air systemsSteam and pressurised systemsBMS controlsDomestic plumbing, sanitary ware, and drainage

Liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff to minimise disruption to patient areas.Participate in shift cover, shift relief, and/or on-call duties as required.Ensure compliance with HTMs, Water Regulations, ACOP L8, Health Board procedures and safe systems of work.Provide technical advice and support to colleagues, contractors, and apprentices.Maintain accurate records to support statutory compliance.

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

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 is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 employing over 16,000 staff

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home providing high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is committed to maintaining safe, comfortable, and effective environments for patients, staff, and visitors. Our Estates team plays a key role in achieving this

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Completed an accredited Mechanical 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
  • 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

  • Evidence of significant CPD
  • JIB Registration
  • Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda
  • General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation

Experience

Essential

  • H&V Systems
  • LTHW Systems
  • DHW Systems
  • BMS engineering maintenance
  • Completion of a structured training programme

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
  • Participate in on-call and/or shift relief duties
  • 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

Other

Essential

  • 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

27 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

ABU
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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