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Hywel Dda University Health Board Maintenance Assistant

The closing date is 22 November 2026

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Job summary

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.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-EA088-1026

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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

Job description

Job 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to needs of the service

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to needs of the service

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Manager

Paul Hill

[email protected]

01267227942

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-EA088-1026

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

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