Exciting opportunities have arisen for experienced Mechanical Craftspersons based at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport.

You will provide multi-skilled engineering expertise across various mechanical and electrical equipment and fabric, providing cross trade work to the service and perform engineering maintenance work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine.

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

These posts will be working days with a requirement to work shifts when the needs of the Health Board require

Main duties of the job

Understand, receive and give technical instructions to other Maintenance workers, assistants and contractors.

Liaise with all levels of senior clinical and non-clinical staff at ward/department level regarding maintenance tasks enabling work tasks to be carried out with minimum disruption to patient support services (i.e. Heating, power, nurse call system, ventilation etc) and patient care.

Liaise appropriately with external Suppliers and Contractors, dealing with technical queries and information, signing contractors in and carrying out site induction as required.

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

About us

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 and 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 as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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

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

Desirable

• Evidence of significant CPD
• JIB Registration

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Willing to develop individual knowledge

Desirable

• Motivation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and 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

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

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

040-EA108-0924-A