Job Description

Operational Estates are looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Assistant - Building and Grounds, who will be based at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital, but can expect to work at any of our community sites.
To undertake a diverse range of tasks across a variety of disciplines as applicable for a particular site - see below for brief examples;

• External general site maintenance & repairs
• Grass & hedge cutting
• Clearance of road gulley's and drainage systems
• Operation of machinery and equipment appertaining to the JD.
• Manual labour for the function and operation of the Estate.
• Transportation of materials, equipment and tools to facilitate the operational estate service.
• Monthly utility data collection
• Repair of walls including pointing
• Laying kerbs, paving slabs and block paving
• Minor repairs to tarmac surfaces including line marking
• Regularly working at heights including assisting roof repairs
• Working on drainage systems
• Repairs to fencing, barriers and gates
• Concreting
• Erection of scaffold towers to appropriate standards
• Access equipment safety inspections

You may also be asked to provide assistance to building maintenance craftsmen so as to enable them to fully carry out their duties.
Main duties of the job
Operational Estates are looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Assistant - Building and Grounds, who will be based at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital, but can expect to work at any of our community sites. You will have gained previous experience to enable you to carry out the maintenance on healthcare properties, including Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Community Hospitals, health centres and clinics throughout BCUHB central, but mainly at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and occasionally Community Sites as per service needs .
You may also be asked to provide assistance to building maintenance craftsmen so as to enable them to fully carry out their duties.
Annual leave allowance is 28 days on appointment and up to 5 years service, 30 days after 5 and 10 years service and 34 days over 10 years service plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly.Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
23,970 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-EA149-0625
Job locations
Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Rhyl, Sarn lane
Bodelwydan
LL18 5UJ
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. 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
Essential

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent training in an applicable discipline or equivalent level of knowledge and/or experience.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• City and Guilds qualification in related field.
• Competence certificate in the use of various equipment appertaining to the service
• First aid training

Experience
Essential

• Experience working within an estates maintenance type environment in one of the applicable disciplines - electrical, mechanical, grounds etc

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS.
• Use of relevant machinery and its maintenance
• Grounds Maintenance

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to undertake manual labour tasks
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment

Desirable

• IT/Keyboard skills
• Communication skills

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent training in an applicable discipline or equivalent level of knowledge and/or experience.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• City and Guilds qualification in related field.
• Competence certificate in the use of various equipment appertaining to the service
• First aid training

Experience
Essential

• Experience working within an estates maintenance type environment in one of the applicable disciplines - electrical, mechanical, grounds etc

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS.
• Use of relevant machinery and its maintenance
• Grounds Maintenance

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to undertake manual labour tasks
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment

Desirable

• IT/Keyboard skills
• Communication skills