221303 R1 Mechanical Engineer (KA)

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a skilled mechanical engineer to join their team, contributing to the mechanical services and maintenance of healthcare facilities. The role involves ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with legislative standards while serving various hospitals. Applicants should have a recognized apprenticeship in mechanical engineering and experience in planned maintenance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in delivering planned maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical services ensuring safety and wellbeing of patients.
• Deliver planned maintenance, repair and installations service.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Planned maintenance

Education

City & Guilds ONC or equivalent

Job description

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.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

To provide mechanical services to meet the needs of the board healthcare facilities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients, by delivering a planned maintenance, repair and installations service which represents quality and value for money at all times.

To provide a safe maintenance service to all plant, equipment and service infrastructure within the Board’s hospitals and premises ensuring delivery of all works to relevant legislation standards incorporating STHM 03 – 01-part A&B.

Completion of a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering e.g. City & Guilds ONC or equivalent.

PLEASE ADVISE ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM WHICH LOCATION YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR

1 post - Royal Edinburgh Hospital

1 post - Western General Hospital

2 posts - St Johns Hospital

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact David George, 0131 537 6149