Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)

NHS Scotland; Perth; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) based at Perth Royal Infirmary (x3), with regular travel to other sites within Tayside. The post requires certified mechanical maintenance skills and registration with EITB/CITB or equivalent, or approved qualifications with relevant experience.

The role includes installation, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment, plus participation in an on-call rota and adherence to mandatory healthcare inductions

Qualifications

• Recognised and registered craft apprenticeship (EITB or CITB) or equivalent.
• HNC/ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds 205/214 Mechanical Maintenance Part 2 or equivalent approved qualification, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance services as a trained Mechanical Fitter.
• Install, repair, modify and maintain mechanical equipment across NHS Scotland estates.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Adhere to Healthcare Worker Inductions standards and Code of Conduct.

Education

Craft apprenticeship (EITB or CITB) or equivalent

Mechanical Engineering qualification (HNC/ONC/BTEC) or City and Guilds 205/214 Maintenance Part 2 or equivalent

Job description

Property Department - (Estates Division)

Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)

Band 4

PERMANENT

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen for the post of Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) based at Perth Royal Infirmary (x3), with regular travel and work at other sites within Tayside.

Recognised and registered EITB or CITB (or equivalent) craft apprenticeship plus HNC/ ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds 205 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or City and Guild 214 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or Equivalent Approved Qualification, or in special circumstances equivalent experience.

The post holder will act as a fully trained and certificated Mechanical Fitter to provide mechanical maintenance services to meet the needs of the Estate service provision.

To install, repair, modify and maintain mechanical equipment within all properties of the Organization in order that the equipment can carry out its intended purpose safely, and to ensure the smooth operation of the mechanical systems within the Organisation.

Participation in an out of hours on call rota are required.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Inductions standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: [e-mail]

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.