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Plumbing and Heating Engineer (Shift Worker)

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Abergavenny, NP7 7EG £32,557 – £39,631 a year Permanent Posted 1 September 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwmbran

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2129, Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £46,100 a year.

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Role description

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Plumbing & Heating Engineer 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 advert covers potential vacancies across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Pan-Gwent sites, namely Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny; Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport; Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Caerphilly; and The Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran. Successful applicants may be required to work flexibly across more than one site. Flexible working options may be discussed during the recruitment process.

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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 systemsAir Handling Units (including theatre environments)Compressed air systemsSteam and pressurised systemsBMS controlsDomestic 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.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 employing over 16,000 staff

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home providing high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is committed to maintaining safe, comfortable, and effective environments for patients, staff, and visitors. Our Estates team plays a key role in achieving this

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-EA085-0826

Job locations

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

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

Desirable

  • 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

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

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/

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