Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Appropriate working experience/ training including the safe use of tools and equipment
- Experience
Experience of working in a maintenance environment
- Other Essential Criteria
Possess a full driving licence
- Qualifications & Knowledge
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a building subject or engineering.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working within the NHS
- Qualifications & Knowledge
Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent
Job overview
We are looking for a self-motivated enthusiastic person to join our estates team in Singleton Hospital as a senior maintenance assistant. Candidates ideally would have some experience of basic maintenance tasks. If you feel you possess 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 maintenance support to all craft trades and provide a semi-skilled maintenance service to Swansea Bay University Health Board. This job will involve working on sewerage and food waste pipework so a strong sense of working in this environment is required for this position. 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 assist other Estate's craft staff in building services maintenance as required and organise daily routine to incorporate regular task requirements and schedule work requirements to the most efficient way, with guidance from line managers.
Understanding the drainage systems of the Singleton Estates premises and being able to unblock any drainage problems.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
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 Senior Maintenance Assistant with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Maintenance worker role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: May involve working On Call rota. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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