About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Electrical Maintenance Craftsperson within the Estates Operational Maintenance team based at Glangwili General Hospital.
The post holder will support the site operational management staff with the Electrical day to day operational Engineering maintenance, which will include autoclaves, washer disinfectors , fire alarm systems, nurse call systems, PAT testing etc.
The post holder will be expected to undertake essential on-call duties as part of the on-call team. On-call rota is 1 in 6.
Main duties of the job
The Electrical Craftsperson will be part of a team ensuring that Electrical plant and equipment are maintained to an appropriate standard to support clinical service departments in their prime task of treating patients.
The post-holder will be an integral part of a strong site based locality team structure.
Ensure maintenance tasks are fulfilled.
Performs work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine.
Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment.
Installation of new equipment and also new electrical services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note that successful applicants will commence employment on the first point of the incremental scale. There is an opportunity to apply to commence at a higher point on the pay scale where applicants can demonstrate relevant transferable skills, experience, and qualifications. Evidence provided will be reviewed by an internal panel and will be approved/declined as per the starting salaries policy. Applications can be submitted once a verbal offer has been made.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 10/06/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Level 3 vocational qualification in an Electrical engineering discipline (or equivalent), plus evidence of relevant on the job training and competency development (e.g. Competent Person training in specialist Estates systems such as CP Electrical). To be fully conversant with core trade, i.e. Electrical and have a good working knowledge of associated trades, e.g. mechanical and gas services. To have a good understanding of asbestos awareness and be fully conversant in dealing with suspicious samples and working in the vicinity of asbestos products. To be fully conversant with the Health Boards Fire Defence Policy. Appropriately empowered via training and/or experience to undertake statutory tasks, e.g. electrical testing.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of relevant HTM's. JIB Registered
Experience Essential
Time served apprenticeship. Completion of a structured training programme to include IEE 18th Edition Regs. Good working knowledge of lighting systems, power systems, nurse call, cardiac arrest and fire alarm systems.
Desirable
Hospital engineering experience
Language Skills Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other Essential
Ability to travel between sties in a timely manner Able to participate in the On Call rota, available to undertake overtime when reqiured by the service
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 Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)