At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us to maintain and repair healthcare properties, ensuring a safe environment for all.
- Company: Be part of a dedicated team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and community sites.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply; dynamic work environment awaits!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while gaining hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 2 or equivalent training in a relevant discipline required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Operational Estates is looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Assistant – Building to be based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, with the flexibility to work at any of our community sites. To undertake a diverse range of tasks across a variety of disciplines as applicable for a particular site, for example:
- External general site maintenance & repairs
- Grass & hedge cutting
- Clearance of road gulleys and drainage systems
- Operation of machinery and equipment pertinent to the job description
- Manual labour for the function and operation of the Estate
- Transportation of materials, equipment and tools to facilitate the operational estate service
- Monthly utility data collection
- Repair of walls including pointing
- Laying kerbs, paving slabs and block paving
- Minor repairs to tarmac surfaces including line marking
- Regularly working at heights including assisting roof repairs
- Working on drainage systems
- Repairs to fencing, barriers and gates
- Concreting
- Erection of scaffold towers to appropriate standards
- Access equipment safety inspections
You may also be asked to provide assistance to building maintenance craftsmen to enable them to fully carry out their duties.
Main duties of the job include gaining previous experience to enable you to carry out maintenance on healthcare properties, including Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Community Hospitals, health centres and clinics throughout BCUHB East, primarily at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and occasionally at community sites as required.
Annual leave allowance is 28 days on appointment and up to 5 years service, 30 days after 5 and 10 years service, and 34 days over 10 years service plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff). The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications
Essential criteria:
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent training in an applicable discipline or equivalent level of knowledge and/or experience.
Desirable criteria:
- Evidence of CPD
- City and Guilds qualification in related field.
- Competence certificate in the use of various equipment pertaining to the service
- First aid training
Experience
Essential criteria:
- Experience working within an estates maintenance type environment in one of the applicable disciplines – electrical, mechanical, grounds etc.
Desirable criteria:
- Previous experience of working within the NHS.
- Use of relevant machinery and its maintenance
- Grounds Maintenance
Skills
Essential criteria:
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to undertake manual labour tasks
- Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment
Desirable criteria:
- IT/Keyboard skills
- Communication skills
Maintenance Assistant - Building in Wrexham employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
At Operational Estates, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. As a Maintenance Assistant at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, you will enjoy generous annual leave allowances, opportunities for skill enhancement, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the healthcare environment. Our commitment to employee growth and a flexible working approach makes us an attractive choice for those seeking a rewarding career in maintenance within the NHS.
Contact Details:
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Recruitment Team
