Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Swansea Bay University Health Board, Estates Department for a highly motivated individual to fulfil an Estates Mechanical Craftsperson .

The post will be based at Morriston Hospital and will support all other Health Board premises within the Morriston Estates Unit.

The role demands that the individual has an extensive knowledge of engineering systems (multi discipline) and building services preferably within the Health Care Sector.

The individuals should have a proven track record of fault finding, carrying out pre-planned maintenance  in both an electrical and mechanical setting. Fully understanding the legal implications surrounding statutory compliance and engineering governance.

Main duties of the job

Typical areas of work include the following:

Power/Lighting circuits

Low voltage switchgear

Fire alarm systems

Emergency Generators and associated switchgear

Battery systems and uninterruptable power supplies

Air conditioning equipment and controls, including theatre  AHU

Heating controls, boiler controls and associated equipment

Lift release

Portable equipment

Nurse call and cardiac arrest systems

Catering equipment

Gas fired commercial and steam heated equipment

Boiler house Industrial Steam Boilers – gas and oil fired combustion equipment

Medical vacuum and compressed air plant

Industrial air plant and pneumatic controls

Domestic hot water systems

Steam and condense pipework and associated valves, steam traps, fittings etc

Building Management Systems – BMS

Pumping Stations

Human Waste Macerator Machines (direct contact)

Monitoring and inspections of PLC controllers

Heating and Hot Water controls, boiler controls and associated equipment

Heating pipework and systems, including steam to low pressure hot water heat exchangers

Pressurised systems

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 we want you to be happy and confident about working 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.

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 that our 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.