Decontamination Equipment Engineer – Estates

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Development opportunities and training

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an Estates Decontamination Engineering professional to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across NHS facilities. The role covers decontamination plant, cross-trade electrical and mechanical works, and ensures safe, compliant operation to support uninterrupted patient care.

The post is Band 6 (Annex 21) with training progression after certs, full-time 36 hours, base Inverclyde TSSU, and occasional site coverage across locations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of Estates engineering services, including decontamination equipment and plant maintenance.
• Competence in a range of minor building and cross-trade skills, including electrical and mechanical services.
• Understanding of planned preventative maintenance programmes and reactive repair services.
• Awareness of statutory compliance requirements and healthcare environmental standards.
• Knowledge of Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) management and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to provide technical support and contribute to the planning and implementation of Estates and clinical development projects.
• Strong customer service, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary Estates team in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance, repair, and installation services to agreed quality standards and value for money.
• Provide safe and effective maintenance of decontamination plant, equipment, and systems.
• Carry out installation, commissioning, and repair works on critical decontamination equipment.
• Adopt a flexible and integrated approach to service delivery, including the use of cross-trade skills.
• Support the development of a customer-focused Estates service.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, comfortable, and statutory-compliant healthcare environment.
• Assist in the delivery of reactive maintenance services to minimise disruption to clinical care.
• Support the management and control of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) through compliance with relevant standards and audits.
• Provide technical advice and specialist guidance for clinical service developments and Estates projects.
• Assist with preparing specifications, tender documentation, contract awards, and project planning activities.

Skills

Estates engineering

Cross-trade skills

PPM knowledge

HAI management

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility in multidisciplinary team

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an Estates Decontamination Engineering professional to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across NHS facilities. The role covers decontamination plant, cross-trade electrical and mechanical works, and ensures safe, compliant operation to support uninterrupted patient care.

The post is Band 6 (Annex 21) with training progression after certs, full-time 36 hours, base Inverclyde TSSU, and occasional site coverage across locations.