Job summary
- Main area
- Estates
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week - 08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 040-EA098-1026
- Employer
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Nevill Hall Hospital
- Town
- Abergavenny
- Salary
- £28,819 - £31,626 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Carpenter - Nevill Hall Hospital
Band 4
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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job overview
Main duties of the job
As a Carpenter, you will carry out a wide range of carpentry and building fabric maintenance tasks—both planned and reactive—across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board sites. Your work will include:
- Installation, repair and maintenance of building fabric and structural components
- Fire door inspections, repairs and compartmentation checks
- Ironmongery repairs, lock maintenance and key cutting
- Operation of woodworking machinery and various specialist equipment
- Supporting other trades and contributing to minor improvement works
- Using digital systems such as PDAs, tablets and maintenance management software
- Ensuring full compliance with Health Board policies, safety standards and Building Regulations
This is a hands‑on role requiring technical skill, problem‑solving and the ability to work independently across a variety of environments, including confined spaces, heights, and hot/cold areas.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Detailed job description and main 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
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- City and Guilds Craft Certificate
- Apprenticeship or other recognised and approved training
- NVQ Level III equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- City and Guilds Advanced Craft
- FIRAS certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant post qualified experience
- Installation and maintenance of fire doors
- Knowledge of working within a range of carpentry related services e.g. joinery, glazing, roofing, practical maintenance installation and fault finding
Desirable criteria
- Experience of maintenance carpentry
- Experience of working in a similar environment
- Wood working machinery
Skills And Attributes
Essential criteria
- Must have good craft skill
- Good communication skills
- Can work with minimum supervision
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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
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Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mark Donovan
- Job title
- Senior Estates Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01873 732019
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