Water Safety Assistant - Grange University Hospital
We are looking for a motivated and reliable Water Safety Assistant to join our Estates & Facilities team. This important role supports the Health Board in maintaining safe and compliant water systems across a range of clinical and non‑clinical environments.
As part of a dedicated Estates team, you will contribute to the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff across the Health Board, in a varied and hands‑on working environment with opportunities to develop skills in water safety compliance and estates services.
Job summary
The Water Safety Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safety of water systems in clinical and non‑clinical environments, carrying out preventative maintenance, cleaning, testing, and investigations, and supporting remediation actions.
Main duties of the job
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on water systems with minimal supervision
* Undertake cleaning, disinfection, and descaling of taps and water fittings
* Perform routine testing, monitoring, and inspection of water systems, accurately recording results and escalating issues where necessary
* Support water safety investigations and assist in implementing remedial actions
* Deliver flushing programme for infrequently used outlets to maintain compliance
* Collect water samples in line with procedures and quality requirements
* Maintain accurate documentation and communication, particularly regarding ward or department closures
* Respond to reactive and emergency tasks, ensuring water safety standards are upheld
* Work across a variety of environments, including theatres, emergency departments, and critical care areas, maintaining confidentiality and infection control standards
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Basic education: GCSE or equivalent, or appropriate work experience
* Knowledge and understanding of routine work procedures gained through on‑the‑job training and induction
* Knowledge of water hygiene (desirable)
* Plumbing knowledge (desirable)
Experience
* Experience of IT packages and applications, including Microsoft Office
* Hospital experience in a works environment (desirable)
* Experience of undertaking planned preventative maintenance checks and following up on actions (desirable)
Skills and Attributes
* Customer care awareness
* Ability to contribute in a team environment
* Ability to provide assistance during water safety risk assessments, audits, and developing action plans
* Self‑motivated
* Customer focused
* Welsh language skills levels 1–5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing preferred (desirable)
Other
* Ability to travel between sites
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued, with opportunities for growth and professional development. Our integrated acute, primary and community care serves a population of 650,000 and employs over 16,000 staff.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, and professional career pathways, including management development programmes. Flexible working, occupational health support, and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence are also available.
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