We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Job Overview
We are looking for a motivated and reliable Water Safety Assistant to join our Estates & Facilities team. This is an important role supporting the Health Board in maintaining safe and compliant water systems across a range of clinical and non‑clinical environments. You will be part of a dedicated Estates team, contributing to the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff across the Health Board. The role offers a varied and hands‑on working environment, with opportunities to develop skills in water safety compliance and estates services. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Part‑time hours may be considered—please advise at time of application.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026. Successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award.
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 the 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
Working for our organisation
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. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential Criteria:
* Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent, or appropriate work experience
* Knowledge and understanding of a range of routine work procedures gained through a combination of on‑the‑job training and a period of induction
Desirable Criteria:
* Knowledge of Water Hygiene
* Plumbing knowledge
Experience
Essential Criteria:
* Experience of IT packages and applications, including Microsoft Office
Desirable Criteria:
* Hospital experience in a works environment
* Experience of undertaking Planned Preventative Maintenance checks and following up on actions
Skills and Attributes
Essential Criteria:
* Customer care awareness
* Able to contribute in a team environment
* Able to provide assistance during the undertaking of water safety risk assessments, audits, and developing action plans
* Self‑motivated
* Customer focused
Desirable Criteria:
* Welsh language skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential Criteria:
* Ability to travel between sites
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