Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Multi Discipline Operative (Higher)

The closing date is 20 April 2026

Job summary

Band 3 - Multi Discipline Operative (Higher) Advert:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Capital, Estates & Facilities Department at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board as a Multi Discipline Operative working throughout the Estates Teams at Multiple Sites.

We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic individuals to support the continual service provision of Water Safety in one of the largest Health Boards in Wales.

The department is going through an exciting time of Modernisation and Service Improvement to maximise support and enhance the patient experience whilst, ensuring the department is fit for the future. We are looking to recruit someone who will excel in providing a safe, organised and highly efficient service, a person who can be innovative in their thinking and have the ability to make decisions for themselves, someone who can develop and support change in the department and be an integral part of a modern, effective, flexible Estates Team and ready for the future challenges ahead.

The successful applicant will have to demonstrate experience and level of competence in multi-discipline maintenance activities to enable support to the Electrical, Mechanical and Building Service Team at C&V UHB. Our prime purpose is to ensure the continual operation and proactive maintenance of Estate based "Engineering Services" across Cardiff & Vale UHB.

Main duties of the job

Performs the duties to carry out repairs and planned preventative maintenance within the estate. Working on own and using own initiative.Ensuring hospital services, buildings and grounds are kept fully operational and safe.

Excellent staff benefits including generous pension opportunities and annual leave, onsite day nursery and holiday play scheme, onsite staff club including indoor heated swimming pool, fully equipped gym, badminton and squash courts.

Cardiff is the vibrant Capital City of Wales where a good quality of life can be achieved, with affordable housing in the locality, good schools and excellent sporting and cultural events at venues such as the Principality Stadium, the Millennium Centre and many others.

The attractive Welsh coastline and Brecon Beacons National Park are also a convenient day trip away.

References will be required to cover a minimum of three years of previous employment and/or training.

In view of Border Immigration Agency regulations, all applicants must state their current immigration status including expiry dates.

A Disclosure Check will be required of the successful candidate.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,300 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-EA007-0326-A

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To have a proactive approach to managing the estates and operationalservices in the areas assigned to you.

Liaise with departmental/ward managers and external stakeholders on works in their areas and building relationships in those areas as point of contact.

Works generally unsupervised to undertake the majority of tasks and repair work using own judgement to effect repairs/solutions within capability.

Assist other staff within the department at the request of the team leader.

Work within team supporting and covering others to meet KPI targets and the needs of the service.

Understand the interrelationship between all trades and team members.

Interprets and follows the appropriate regulations at all times.

Immediately notifies the Team Leader of any deviation from the regulations.

To liaise with team leader regarding plant or equipment failures and torequest the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

Actively participate in operation of planned preventative maintenanceprogrammes.

Actively participate in all continuous improvement programs.

To follow planned maintenance schedules and if required raise follow on work requests.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and recordsupporting documentation l as necessary.

Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the team leader

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

To have a proactive approach to managing the estates and operationalservices in the areas assigned to you.

Liaise with departmental/ward managers and external stakeholders on works in their areas and building relationships in those areas as point of contact.

Works generally unsupervised to undertake the majority of tasks and repair work using own judgement to effect repairs/solutions within capability.

Assist other staff within the department at the request of the team leader.

Work within team supporting and covering others to meet KPI targets and the needs of the service.

Understand the interrelationship between all trades and team members.

Interprets and follows the appropriate regulations at all times.

Immediately notifies the Team Leader of any deviation from the regulations.

To liaise with team leader regarding plant or equipment failures and torequest the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

Actively participate in operation of planned preventative maintenanceprogrammes.

Actively participate in all continuous improvement programs.

To follow planned maintenance schedules and if required raise follow on work requests.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and recordsupporting documentation l as necessary.

Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the team leader

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

Personal Qualities

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Skills

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Experience

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Person Specification

Personal Qualities

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  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

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  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

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  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications

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  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Head of Estates

Gareth Simpson

gareth.simpson@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,300 to £27,890 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-EA007-0326-A

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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