Job summary We are looking for a self-motivated enthusiastic person to join our estates team in Singleton Hospital as a senior maintenance assistant. Candidates ideally would have some experience of basic maintenance tasks.If you feel you possess the right skills and meet the person specification you are encouraged to apply.To undertake routine maintenance and repair of a range of building services, plant, equipment, building structures, external and internal works and finishes within the Health Board to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors and staff. To provide maintenance support to all craft trades and provide a semi-skilled maintenance service to Swansea Bay University Health Board. This job will involve working on sewerage and food waste pipework so a strong sense of working in this environment is required for this position. This job will involve working on a on call rota as part of out of hours cover for the main site with all other health board premises. Main duties of the job Required to assist other Estate's craft staff in building services maintenance as required and organise daily routine to incorporate regular task requirements and schedule work requirements to the most efficient way, with guidance from line managers. Understanding the drainage systems of the Singleton Estates premises and being able to unblock any drainage problems. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career 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. You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available. 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. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-EA002-0425 Job locations Singleton Hospital Sketty Road Swansea SA2 8QA Job description Job responsibilities 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome Job description Job responsibilities 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a building subject or engineering. Desirable Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent Other Essential Criteria Essential Possess a full driving licence Experience Essential Appropriate working experience/ training including the safe use of tools and equipment Experience of working in a maintenance environment Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a building subject or engineering. Desirable Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent Other Essential Criteria Essential Possess a full driving licence Experience Essential Appropriate working experience/ training including the safe use of tools and equipment Experience of working in a maintenance environment Desirable Experience of working within the NHS 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). Additional information 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 Road Swansea SA2 8QA Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)