Semi-Skilled Maintenance Assistant

Lehrmancameron; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Semi-skilled Maintenance Assistant in Llanelli. The role involves maintaining complex mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for patients and staff. The individual will work as part of a shift rotation and needs to have the ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn. Ideal candidates will help enhance service delivery and support the operational management team, contributing to a vital healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Desirable to be able to speak Welsh; English speakers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair complex Mechanical/Electrical equipment.
• Ensure a pleasant and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Support the operational management and participate in a shift rota.

Skills

Ability to speak Welsh

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Semi‑skilled Maintenance Assistant within the site‑based Estates Operational Maintenance team. The Semi‑skilled Assistant will be part of an estates maintenance team which includes various craftspersons, ensuring that plant and equipment are maintained to an appropriate standard to support clinical service departments in their prime task of treating patients. The appointed individual will support the site operational management as part of a 6 person shift rota basis, covering seven days of a week. The shift pattern is as follows: 06.00‑14.00, 08.00‑16.00 and 14.00‑22.00 hrs. This includes public holidays.

Responsibilities

Working within the Maintenance Policies & Procedures, you will be required to maintain and repair a variety of complex Mechanical/Electrical equipment, plant and services in conjunction with undertaking a range of duties associated with other trades, as appropriate i.e., multi‑skilling. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the environment is both pleasant and safe for patients, staff and visitors, together with maximising organisational effectiveness that will improve service delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Services Provided

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Additional Information

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. Interviews will be held on 08.01.2026.