Carpenter in Swansea

Main area Estates Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On Call Rota) Job ref 130-EA019-0426-B

Employer Swansea Bay University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Morriston Hospital Town Swansea Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Welcome toSwansea BayUniversity Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.

Swansea BayUniversity Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

Ensure the day to day efficient and safe working of all building services within the Health Board healthcare establishments. This will require a through theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of the operation of a wide range of structures, construction methods, fabrics, fittings and finishes within designated healthcare premises.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder may need to work at heights using ladders, cradles, zip-ups and scaffolding as and when required and after receiving the appropriate training.
• Ensure that all work areas are maintained in a safe secure and tidy manner.
• At times undertake duties as a lone worker throughout the Health Board.
• Drive/operate plant, machinery and Health Board vehicles as directed following appropriate training.
• Undertake duties in a safe and efficient manner working within Health Board and departmental Health & Safety policies
• and procedures
• Participate in an on call rota as required by the Health Board to ensure that emergency repairs/situations are attendedto.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for the Maintenance Carpenter position.

Person specification

• Time Served Apprenticeship
• HND Level in Building Services

Experience

• Significant experience post apprenticeship in the maintenance environment
• Must have a good working knowledge of all relevant statutory regulations, bye laws, policies and procedures, Codes of Practice, HTM’s etc.

Driving

• Passed and holds a current valid driving Licence
• Experience of towing and commercial vehicles

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Part II
• NVQ level 2 or level 3

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Wayne Griffiths Job title Operational Maintenance Manager Email address Wayne.griffiths@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 01792 986956

Additional information

Please email should you need further details on Wayne.griffiths@wales.nhs.uk

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