Maintenance Technician

he closing date is 19 July 2026

Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum

Job summary

Performs work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Responsible for technical fault finding, diagnosis, repair, acceptance testing and calibration on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment, e.g. electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, building management systems and automation, standby generator plant, security access control, nurse call systems and lifts. This is not an exhaustive list but provides examples of the type and range of systems and equipment worked on.

Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

Assists the Estates Manager to deliver business plans, review planned maintenance procedures and support the organisation.

The role would be principally based Velindre Cancer Centre site however dependant on the needs of the service it may be required to work on the other site locations such as Welsh Blood Service and associated sites.

Main duties of the job

To work in accordance with the requirements of WHTMs & WHBN’s statutory regulations, IET Wiring Regulations and Trust policies.

To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner always following the appropriate risk assessment.

Subject to an individual’s availability, work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.

Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the management team in all trades.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust procedures.

Undertake technical fault finding on complex electrical systems and equipment. Using cause and effect analysis’ together with detailed examination to gain an effective solution.

Accountably act as Authorised Person (AP) for relevant systems such as LV/HV, Medical Gases, Ventilation, Legionella

Provide service lead role for areas covered as AP including providing plans/schedules related to maintenance activities and major interruptions.

To attend training courses as required to maintain the ability to carry out the role.

Follows detailed engineering drawings and specifications, interpret and follow all relevant regulations at all times.

Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to problem solve and work from own initiative, managing own times and priorities.
  • Able to communicate with team colleagues, managers and all other service users.

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience as an electrician. Working within the requirements of method statements or permits to work.

Desirable

  • vious NHS experience.
  • Awareness of WHTM standards
  • Previous experience of working with CAFM systems

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • BTEC ONC Building Services or City & Guilds plus relevant training and experience.
  • Hold level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience Electrical Install/Maintenance.
  • Current Qualification to the latest standard of BS7671 City & Guilds (latest edition)

Desirable

  • City & Guilds 2391I&T
  • HV Authorised Person
  • Cosh Health and safety Qualification

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).

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