Carpenter
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Swansea Bay University Health Board Carpenter
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a self motivated enthusiastic person to join our estates team in Singleton Hospital as a maintenance carpenter. Candidates ideally would be time served and hold the correct qualifications.
If you feel you posses the right skills and meet the person specification you are encouraged to apply.
To undertake routine maintenance and repair of a range of building services, plant, equipment, building structures, external and internal works and finishes within the Health Board to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors and staff. To provide carpentry services to Swansea Bay University Health Board. This job will involve working on a on call rota as part of out of hours cover for the main site with all other health board premises.
Main duties of the job
Required to maintain our buildings and infrastructure to excellent standards of building controls. Required to manufacture and repair items as needed and organise daily routine to incorporate regular task requirements and schedule work requirements to the most efficient way, with guidance from line managers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career 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.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
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.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,819 to £31,626 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-EA063-1126
Job locations
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Time Served Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Other Carpentry Training
Experience
Essential
- Working as a carpenter in industry
Desirable
- Worked in NHS
Skills
Essential
- Passed and holds a current valid driving Licence
Qualifications
Essential
- ONC or HNC
Desirable
- NVQ or City & Guilds in Building or Engineering Background
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Time Served Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Other Carpentry Training
Experience
Essential
- Working as a carpenter in industry
Desirable
- Worked in NHS
Skills
Essential
- Passed and holds a current valid driving Licence
Qualifications
Essential
- ONC or HNC
Desirable
- NVQ or City & Guilds in Building or Engineering Background
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
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Estates Officer
Paul Bevan
07974941365
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,819 to £31,626 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-EA063-1126
Job locations
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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