Job requirements
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Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to work under pressure
- Other
Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience
H&V Systems
- Experience
LTHW Systems
- Experience
DHW Systems
- Experience
BMS engineering maintenance
- Experience
Completion of a structured training programme
- Skills and Attributes
Excellent communication skills. Willing to develop individual knowledge
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to work unsupervised
- Skills and Attributes
Current Full Driving licence
- Skills and Attributes
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious
- Skills and Attributes
Participate in on-call and/or shift relief duties
- Skills and Attributes
Available to undertake overtime
- Qualifications and Knowledge
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
- Qualifications and Knowledge
High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and a working knowledge of other associated trades. Familiarity with approved guidance documents
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Skills and Attributes
Motivation skills
- Skills and Attributes
Experience in team leading
- Skills and Attributes
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Evidence of significant CPD
- Qualifications and Knowledge
JIB Registration
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda
- Qualifications and Knowledge
General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Plumbing & Heating Engineer to join our Estates Team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. You will support the safe and effective delivery of patient care by maintaining essential building services and mechanical systems across our sites.
This advert covers potential vacancies across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Pan-Gwent sites, namely Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny; Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport; Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Caerphilly; and The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran. Successful applicants may be required to work flexibly across more than one site. Flexible working options may be discussed during the recruitment process.
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If you are an enthusiastic and skilled Plumbing & Heating Engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity within the NHS, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Main duties of the job
As a Plumbing & Heating Engineer, you will:
Carry out planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance on a wide range of mechanical, plumbing, and heating systems. Diagnose and repair complex faults on plant, equipment, and building services.
Work on systems including: Heating and hot water systems Air Handling Units (including theatre environments) Compressed air systems Steam and pressurised systems BMS controls Domestic plumbing, sanitary ware, and drainage
Liaise with clinical and non‑clinical staff to minimise disruption to patient areas. Participate in shift cover, shift relief, and/or on‑call duties as required. Ensure compliance with HTMs, Water Regulations, ACOP L8, Health Board procedures and safe systems of work. Provide technical advice and support to colleagues, contractors, and apprentices. Maintain accurate records to support statutory compliance.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Plumbing and Heating Engineer with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Abergavenny, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Engineer role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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