Maintenance technician - Estates B5

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Hub; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27+ days

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Holiday pay for public holidays

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Mechanical Multi Skilled Technician to maintain building services across facilities. You will handle operation, repair and installation of mechanical systems, ensuring safe, efficient operation and compliance with health and safety policies.

The role requires an established tradesperson with a strong grounding in building services maintenance and a healthcare setting background is desirable.

Qualifications

• Recognised and registered apprenticeship (EITB/CITB) or City & Guilds qualification.
• Extensive relevant experience in building maintenance as a tradesperson.
• Healthcare environment experience desirable.
• Essential HNC qualification (or equivalent) in a core subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support in operation and maintenance of building services.
• Maintain safe and efficient systems of work across all building services.
• Deliver planned maintenance, repair and installation services for mechanical systems and equipment.
• Inspect plant and machinery, diagnose faults and recommend repairs.
• Coordinate with managers regarding impact of faults on wards and services.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and maintain records.
• Work in accordance with NHS health and safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake minor alterations and manage daily workload priorities.

Skills

Building services maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Health and safety procedures

Education

HNC qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Parkhead Hub Estates Department is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, resilient, and hardworking Mechanical Multi Skilled Technician to join the team. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of building services plant and equipment, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of essential mechanical services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde healthcare facilities. The role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care through effective estates maintenance, repair, and installation services that provide value for money and operational excellence.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern - Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 14:30

Base location - Parkhead Hub

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support in the operation and maintenance of building services.
• Maintain safe and efficient systems of work across all building services.
• Deliver planned maintenance, repair, and installation services for mechanical systems and equipment.
• Inspect plant and machinery, diagnose faults, and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Liaise with managers and department heads regarding the impact of faults on wards, theatres, patients, and services.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and complete all associated documentation and records.
• Work in accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health and Safety policies and SHTM procedures.
• Undertake minor alterations and modifications to existing services.
• Organise and manage daily workload and priorities effectively.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Recognised and registered EITB or CITB Craft Apprenticeship (or equivalent) or appropriate City & Guilds qualification.
• Extensive relevant experience in building maintenance as a competent tradesperson.
• Previous experience within a healthcare environment is desirable.
• HNC qualification (or equivalent) in a core subject is essential.
• Additional qualifications relevant to non-core skills are required.
• Strong knowledge of building services maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair techniques, and health and safety procedures.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Michael Carroll, Estates Manager - [e-mail] - 07929053991

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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