NWSSP Legal & Risk Services
Multi-skilled Laundry Maintenance Technician
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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 salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Multi-skilled Laundry Maintenance Technician based at Green Vale Laundry.
The role will involve the day-to-day maintenance of plant and equipment, including the services of steam, water, electricity and all laundry equipment including steam generation equipment, along with the occasional installation duty. A key focus of the role is to contribute to the optimal performance of the laundry PPM system, along with reactive tasks such as attending to machine breakdowns.
Duties will include the use of resources such as strategic spares to ensure optimum plant performance assisting the production team in achieving their KPI targets. The post holder must be capable of working on their own initiative working under current industry and H&S standards.
The hours of work for this role will be a continental two-week shift pattern which includes 12 shift work and weekends.
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 6 months to cover other absence. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
The laundry technician must have served a recognised apprenticeship in either mechanical or electrical disciplines, completed a relevant City & Guilds craft certificate course and possess a sound knowledge of trade principles and practice.
They must have gained a thorough understanding of Engineering maintenance systems and have significant experience, having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility and have kept abreast of technical knowledge associated with a healthcare environment.
- To provide technical information and to advise other staff groups of maintenance issues which may have an impact on service delivery.
- To plan and prioritise maintenance or minor works activities on a day to day and long-term basis and to ensure the plant runs to its optimal daily.
- To possess the necessary IT skills needed to enter and manipulate data associated with the Frontline maintenance activities and work on the PPM system.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/.
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria
- Range of work procedures, practices underpinned by theory or practical experience.
- Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through a 4-year accredited training course on required equipment; level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. pneumatics/hydraulics.
- Significant experience in Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance and able to demonstrate versatility and flexibility.
Desirable criteria
- Specialist Knowledge of industrial laundry maintenance.
- Evidence of significant CPD.
- Healthcare engineering related CPD.
- Recognised qualifications in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
- Qualifications and experience attained in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming and steam generator control systems.
Experience
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Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working within a complex engineering service industry on one or more areas of specialist engineering maintenance.
- Completion of a structured training programme/18th Edition /Gas Safe or F-Gas Qualification.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within the NHS.
- Refrigeration
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Compressors
- Industrial laundry equipment
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
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.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable.
Documents to download
- JDPS English (DOCX, 139.1KB)
- SDMP Cymraeg (DOCX, 138.7KB)
- OH Form - IG Ffurflen (DOCX, 101.7KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)
- NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
- NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
- NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
- PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: David Jones
- Job title: Technical Services Manager
- Email address: david.jones38@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07974883120
Additional information
- Laundry Lead Engineer Chris Webley Chris.webley@wales.nhs.uk
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