Multi Discipline Operative (Higher)
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services.Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future.We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today.
We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We have trust and integrity
- We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera.
Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1^st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1^st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated.We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.
We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Bydd Dyfarniad Cyflog Agenda ar gyfer Newid 2026/27 yn weithredol o 1 Ebrill 2026.
Sylwer: bydd cyflog ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus sydd â dyddiad dechrau o 1 Ebrill ymlaen yn unol â dyfarniad cyflog 2026/27. I gael rhagor o fanylion gweler y cylchlythyr cyflog sydd ar gael trwy ddilyn y ddolen hon https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086