Maintenance Assistant

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Maintenance Assistant within the site-based Estates Operational Maintenance team.

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 prime 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 09.06.2026