Multi-skilled Laundry Maintenance Technician

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Multi-skilled Laundry Maintenance Technician based at Green Vale Laundry.

The role will involve the day-to-day maintenance of plant and equipment, including the services of steam, water, electricity and all laundry equipment including steam generation equipment, along with the occasional installation duty. A key focus of the role is to contribute to the optimal performance of the laundry PPM system, along with reactive tasks such as attending to machine breakdowns.

Duties will include the use of resources such as strategic spares to ensure optimum plant performance assisting the production team in achieving their KPI targets. The post holder must be capable of working on their own initiative working under current industry and H&S standards.

The hours of work for this role will be a continental two-week shift patten which includes 12 shift work and weekends.

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 6 months to cover other absence. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

The laundry technician must have served a recognised apprenticeship in either mechanical or electrical disciplines, completed a relevant City & Guilds craft certificate course and possess a sound knowledge of trade principles and practice.

They must have gained a thorough understanding of Engineering maintenance systems and have significant experience, having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility and have kept abreast of technical knowledge associated with a healthcare environment.

To provide technical information and to advise other staff groups of maintenance issues which may have an impact on service delivery.

To plan and prioritise maintenance or minor works activities on a day to day and long-term basis and to ensure the plant runs to its optimal daily.

To possess the necessary IT skills needed to enter and manipulate data associated with the Frontline maintenance activities and work on the PPM system.

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

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Details

• Date posted: 13 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 043-EA024-0526-A
• Job locations: Green Vale Laundry, Llanfrechfa Grange, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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