About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Swansea Bay University Health Board, Estates Department for a highly motivated individual to fulfil an Estates Band 5 Craftsperson role(Shift Engineering) .
The post will be based at Singleton Hospital and will support all other Health Board premises within the Singleton Estates Unit.
The role demands that the individual has an extensive knowledge of engineering systems (multi discipline) and building services preferably within the Health Care Sector.
The individuals should have a proven track record of fault finding, carrying out pre-planned maintenance in both an electrical and mechanical setting. Fully understanding the legal implications surrounding statutory compliance and engineering governance.
Main duties of the job
To provide a safe, secure and pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Provide multi-skilled engineering expertise across various electrical and mechanical equipment and fabric
Ensure maintenance tasks are fulfilled to appropriate levels of quality in a compliant manner recording actions through helpdesk software
Typical areas of work include the following and are not exhaustive :
Power/Lighting circuits
Low voltage switchgear
Fire alarm systems
Emergency Generators and associated switchgear
Battery systems and uninterruptable power supplies
Air conditioning equipment and controls, including theatre AHU
Lift release
Portable equipment
Nurse call and cardiac arrest systems
Catering equipment
Boiler house Industrial Steam Boilers - gas and oil fired combustion equipment
Medical vacuum and compressed air plant
Industrial air plant and pneumatic controls
Domestic hot water systems
Steam and condense pipework and associated valves, steam traps, fittings etc
Building Management Systems - BMS
Human Waste Macerator Machines (direct contact)
Heating and Hot Water controls, boiler controls and associated equipment
Heating pipework and systems
Pressurised systems
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about working here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Completed an accredited Mechanical/Electrical 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
Desirable
NVQ or City & Guilds
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills. Willing to develop individual knowledge
Desirable
IT Skills
Knowledge Essential
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
Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation.
Multi Discipline Experience Essential
Multi Discipline Experience
Desirable
Some Multi Discipline Experience
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 Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)