Estates Officer

An opportunity has arisen within the Estates Department at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen to undertake the role of Estates Officer. The role will support the delivery of the Estates function at Glangwili General Hospital, and outlying properties.

For this post, ideally the applicants should be qualified in a mechanical, electrical, or building discipline to maintain the officers skills mix.

The successful candidate will also be a liaison between internal staff and external staff on schemes and projects.

Main duties of the job

To support the Estates Manager and Senior Estates Officer in providing a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Ensure that all essential services are maintained to support clinical departments in their prime task of treating patients, whilst ensuring all statutory legislation is complied with.

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

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 03/03/2026

Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge

• Time served apprenticeship
• Commitment to Continual Professional Development
• Good working knowledge of a wide range of engineering services
• Conversant with Health Technical Memorandums & Statutory Legislation
• Qualified tradesperson / Engineer
• Degree in Engineering
• Specialist knowledge at postgraduate level
• Professionally qualified within IHEEM or an appropriate alternative body
• Extensive understanding of a range of engineering services and ability to progress one's knowledge

Experience

• Familiar with acute hospital environment
• Appropriately experienced in high voltage, med gases etc

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.