Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

NHS National Services Scotland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland in Lerwick is seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Engineer) to inspect and upkeep NHS property and ensure routine maintenance. Responsibilities include steam boilers and plant, compressors, standby generators, domestic boilers, heating and ventilation, sterilization and dental equipment, hospital beds and trolleys.

You should have a mechanical and/or marine background with NC level or equivalent, and preferably steam and/or Corgi boiler qualifications.

Qualifications

• Qualified to National Certificate (NC) level or equivalent.
• Steam qualification and/or Corgi qualification for boilers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain NHS estate equipment.
• Service steam boilers & associated plant.
• Maintain compressors, stand-by generators and domestic boilers.
• Oversee heating, ventilation, sterilization & dental plant & equipment.
• Be available for on-call duties and travel to Gilbert Bain Hospital.

Skills

Mechanical background

Marine background

Education

National Certificate (NC) or equivalent

Steam qualification and/or Corgi qualification for boilers

Job description

Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Engineer) (Ref: 264396)

Substantive

Full Time - 36 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £34,544 - £43,039 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

We are looking for a Maintenance Craftsperson (mechanical engineer) to assist in the inspection and upkeep of all NHS property and to ensure that routine maintenance is carried out. You will have particular responsibilities for steam boilers & associated plant, compressors, stand-by generators, domestic boilers, heating & ventilation, sterilization & dental plant & equipment, hospital beds and trolleys. This is not a comprehensive list of duties but is indicative of the wide range of equipment within the NHS Estate that you will be expected to service & maintain.

You will be an experienced engineer with a mechanical and/or marine background & be qualified to National Certificate (NC) level or equivalent. You should also preferably possess a steam qualification and/or a Corgi qualification for boilers. You will be able to work on your own initiative, must possess a full driving license and live within reasonable commute time from the Gilbert Bain Hospital to enable you to undertake on-call duties.

Closing date: 29/11/26

Interview date: TBA

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.