About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced and skilled Carpenter looking to develop your career within a large, supportive, and forward-thinking NHS Estates team? We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual to join our Estates & Facilities Department as a Carpenter, helping us maintain safe, functional, and high-quality environments across our Health Board.
Main duties of the job
As a Carpenter, you will carry out a wide range of carpentry and building fabric maintenance tasks--both planned and reactive--across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board sites. Your work will include:
Installation, repair and maintenance of building fabric and structural components Fire door inspections, repairs and compartmentation checks Ironmongery repairs, lock maintenance and key cutting Operation of woodworking machinery and various specialist equipment Supporting other trades and contributing to minor improvement works Using digital systems such as PDAs, tablets and maintenance management software Ensuring full compliance with Health Board policies, safety standards and Building Regulations This is a hands-on role requiring technical skill, problem-solving and the ability to work independently across a variety of environments, including confined spaces, heights, and hot/cold areas.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
City and Guilds Craft Certificate Apprenticeship or other recognised and approved training NVQ Level III equivalent experience
Desirable
City and Guilds Advanced Craft FIRAS certificate
Experience Essential
Relevant post qualified experience Installation and maintenance of fire doors Knowledge of working within a range of carpentry related services e.g. joinery, glazing, roofing, practical maintenance installation and fault finding
Desirable
Experience of maintenance carpentry Experience of working in a similar environment Wood working machinery
Skills And Attributes Essential
Must have good craft skill Good communication skills Can work with minimum supervision
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Nevill Hall Hospital
Brecon Road
Abergavenny
NP7 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)