Plumbing and Heating Engineer (Shift Worker) Nevill Hall Hospital

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Job Overview

We are seeking motivated and skilled Plumbing & Heating Engineers to join our Estates Team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

You will support the safe and effective delivery of patient care by maintaining essential building services and mechanical systems across our sites.

This vacancy is based at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny however successful applicants may be required to work flexibly across more than one site.

Flexible working options may be discussed during the recruitment process.

This position does involve working shifts as part of the works and estates shift pattern.

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If you are an enthusiastic and skilled Plumbing & Heating Engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity within the NHS, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Main duties of the job

As a Plumbing & Heating Engineer, You Will

• Carry out planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance on a wide range of mechanical, plumbing, and heating systems.
• Diagnose and repair complex faults on plant, equipment, and building services.
• Work on systems including: Heating and hot water systems Air Handling Units (including theatre environments) Compressed air systems Steam and pressurised systems BMS controls Domestic plumbing, sanitary ware, and drainage
• Liaise with clinical and non‑clinical staff to minimise disruption to patient areas.
• Participate in shift cover, shift relief, and/or on‑call duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with HTMs, Water Regulations, ACOP L8, Health Board procedures and safe systems of work.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues, contractors, and apprentices.
• Maintain accurate records to support statutory compliance.
  
  

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

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

Qualifications And Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Completed an accredited Mechanical apprenticeship training course to a minimum level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. air conditioning
• High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and a working knowledge of other associated trades. Familiarity with approved guidance documents
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of significant CPD
• JIB Registration
• Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda
• General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• H&V Systems
• LTHW Systems
• DHW Systems
• BMS engineering maintenance
• Completion of a structured training programme
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working within the NHS
  
  

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills. Willing to develop individual knowledge
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious
• Participate in on-call and/or shift relief duties
• Available to undertake overtime
• Current Full Driving licence
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Motivation skills
• Experience in team leading
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team