About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to start a rewarding career in a skilled trade while making a real difference? We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Estates team as Trainee Multi-Skilled Carpenters.
This is a development role linked to a 3-year apprenticeship programme, where you will gain a recognised Level 2 Site Carpentry qualification and progress towards Level 3 as your skills develop. You'll receive structured training, hands-on experience and dedicated mentorship to support you in becoming a fully competent multi-skilled carpenter.
Working across our sites, you will support the maintenance, repair and installation of fixtures and fittings, helping to maintain safe and high-quality environments for patients and staff. While previous experience is not essential, a genuine interest in carpentry, a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are key.
We're looking for reliable, adaptable individuals committed to building a long-term career. In return, we offer a supportive team, protected learning time and clear progression opportunities.
Please note: due to Welsh Government apprenticeship funding criteria, applicants who already hold a degree-level qualification (or higher) will not be eligible for this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn, learn and develop a skilled career within the NHS.
Join us and build your future while supporting vital services in your community.
Main duties of the job
Provides support in carrying out repairs and planned preventative maintenance across the estate as part of a structured training programme. Works under supervision as well as using developing initiative, gaining practical skills and experience through a mandatory Level 2/3 apprenticeship pathway.
Assists in ensuring hospital services, buildings and grounds are maintained in a safe, operational and compliant condition, contributing to the delivery of high-quality environments for patients, staff and visitors.
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 3 years from start date to meet the needs of the service. 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
General Education Certificates / NVQs or Equivalent
Desirable
Further education including NVQ Level 3
Experience Essential
Previous experience in industrial / commercial cleaning services or labouring duties in construction.
Desirable
Previous work experience
Skills Essential
Ability to work to schedules. Achieve expected standards of workmanship. Knowledge of engineering environment. Awareness of COSHH and Health & Safety practise. Good Communication Skills. Ability to work without supervision. Adaptable to change. Capable of working in a demand driven service. Working to deadlines.
Desirable
A team player. Ability to develop and learn. Flexible towards needs of service and adaptable.
Personal Qualities Essential
Good customer care skills. To be able to work on own initiative. Good communicator.
Desirable
Volunteer for overtime if required to meet urgent service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address Estates Department University Hospital of Wales (Multisite)
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)