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About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3079
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
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Location:
Llanelli
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Grade:
Grade J
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Salary:
£42,839 - £47,181
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If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£22.20 - £24.46
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Contract Hours
37 hours
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Come and join our team
We are establishing a dedicated Property Improvement Team and are looking for a Mechanical and Electrical Lead to play a pivotal role in delivering planned electrical and mechanical works across our council housing stock in Carmarthenshire.
This is a senior technical role that bridges responsive maintenance and large-scale planned capital programmes, ensuring the safe, compliant and effective delivery of complex mechanical and electrical works. You will provide technical leadership, manage risk, and support the long-term sustainability and compliance of our housing assets.
The role will require close working with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring works are delivered to the highest standards while protecting tenant safety and wellbeing.
What you’ll do
As a Mechanical and Electrical Lead, you will:
Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of larger-scale and complex planned mechanical and electrical works, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, council policies and housing standards.
Undertake detailed technical assessments to determine scope, complexity, risk and resource requirements, prioritising works based on health and safety, tenant wellbeing and alignment with the Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS).
Develop detailed specifications, cost estimates and programmes for mechanical and electrical works, ensuring value for money and alignment with procurement and contractual requirements.
Manage and monitor contractor performance, carrying out inspections at key stages to ensure quality, compliance and effective risk control.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
Has significant experience delivering and managing mechanical and electrical works within housing, construction or a similar regulated environment.
Demonstrates excellent technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical design, compliance and delivery standards.
Understands health and safety legislation and construction compliance, including CDM Regulations.
Can manage competing priorities, plan work effectively and meet agreed timescales.
Communicates clearly and professionally with colleagues, contractors, tenants and stakeholders.
Is organised, motivated and committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes for residents.
Is keen to learn, develop and contribute to continuous service improvement.
For further information please contact Alex Williams, Property Improvement Manager on 07827 280930 or
[email protected]
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Job Description:
035608.pdf – 225KB Opens in a new window
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
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Closing Date:
09/08/2026, 23:55
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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