Carpenter: Sponsorship Available

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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 attended to.

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

Person Specification

Apprenticeship

Essential

  • Time Served Apprenticeship

Desirable

  • HND Level in Building Services

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience post apprenticeship in the maintenance environment

Desirable

  • Must have a good working knowledge of all relevant statutory regulations, bye laws, policies and procedures, Codes of Practice, HTM’s etc.

Driving

Essential

  • Passed and holds a current valid driving Licence

Desirable

  • Experience of towing and commercial vehicles

Qualifications

Essential

  • City & Guilds Part II

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or level 3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 21 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.