Caretaker / Handyperson - Business Support

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Caretaker/Maintenance Assistant to maintain a clean and safe environment. The role involves performing general maintenance, handling repairs, and ensuring security across various sites. On-the-job training will be provided, and effective communication with internal and external contacts is essential. This part-time position requires flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in minor maintenance, caretaking, or portering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, hazard-free environment and perform general maintenance duties.
• Handle minor repair work and ensure building security.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Workload prioritization

Flexibility

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when including regional and national services.

Position Details

The shift pattern for this role is:

1. Monday, 7:00am – 11:20am
2. Tuesday, 7:00am – 11:10am
3. Wednesday, 7:00am – 11:10am

Salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

Role Responsibilities

The Caretaker/Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment, performing general maintenance duties, and handling minor repair work. After initial induction and on-the-job training, the post holder will work independently with guidance from a supervisor or line manager. They will also be responsible for building security and may need to cover caretaking duties at other sites within the North West Sector.

Communication and Liaison

Effective liaison with internal departments, external contractors, General Practitioners, and all premises users is required.

Qualifications and Skills

No formal qualifications are necessary; on-the-job training and induction will be provided. Essential skills include:

• Carrying out minor works
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow protocols
• Workload prioritization and flexibility

Experience in minor maintenance, caretaking, or portering is desirable, as are keyboard skills and data input experience.

Contact Information

Informal enquiries: June McMullan, Assistant Business Support Manager, [e-mail], 07909894829.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

Additional Information

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections, promotes inclusion, and is proud of its diverse workforce. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community.

Applicants must provide authentic responses to all application questions. The use of AI or third-party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is discouraged and may lead to withdrawal of the application.

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