Engineering Technician

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family Discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking an Engineering Technician (Mechanical/Plumbing) at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow. 37.5 hours weekly, full‑time with a flexible shift and on‑call rota across the cluster.

The role focuses on non‑clinical engineering tasks, maintenance, and safety compliance within a hospital environment, offering development and support to a skilled team.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card at an appropriate level is required.
• ECS Card if electrically qualified; City & Guilds Part 3 / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferred.
• Training to advance in Medical gases with RP/AP progression is provided.
• UK driving licence is essential; DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across hospital sites.
• Provide on‑call engineering support within the cluster.
• Mentor and support junior Technicians and Apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines and drawings.

Skills

CSCS Card

ECS Card

Apprenticeship

Reading drawings

Education

City & Guilds Part 3 / NVQ Level 3

Tools

Medical gases training

Job description

Engineering Technician (Multi-skilled) - Mechanical/Plumbing (Preferred) Ross Hall Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £40,955.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Ross Hall Cluster in Glasgow is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Engineering Technician to join their team of staff in the Engineering department.

This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. The engineer will be part of an on-call rota supporting the sites within the cluster.

Duties of this role include:

Supporting our main Hospital, Clinics & Decontamination unit. This is an engineering role (Electrical / mechanical) and the engineer employed will not be working on any clinical equipment. To ensure the prompt completion of all work orders for planned maintenance, reactive response, specialist sub-contract work orders and remedial work orders. Provide routine and specialised engineering maintenance and breakdown support to a specific hospital site. Provide competent technical, health, safety and environmental support & assistance as required and act as an example of company policies and procedures. Working as part of a team offering support where needed & share skills and experience with the team as they will with new starter to help build an all-round knowledgeable skilled team. Provide training, mentoring and hands‑on assistance to any additional Site based Technicians or Engineering Assistants. Provide Engineering support and advice to the Local Hospital managers as required. Demonstrate a can‑do culture based on exemplary engineering standards in an environment of open and honest integrity. Help build and develop a strong team ethos. You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Current Construction Safety Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card at appropriate level of qualification.
• If electrically qualified, current Electro‑technical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card required City& Guilds Part 3, ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essential Training will be provided to advance engineers in Medical gases where they will gain (RP) Responsible Person training so they are able to support our site with the day-to‑day medical gas works (low hazard works) & can then progress over time up to an (AP) Authorised Person (High Hazard works).
• Willingness to act as AP and RP Medgas once trained, where required, is essential.
• Time served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical biased discipline preferred.
• Understanding of Health and Safety guidelines, statutes and ACOPs. (This is also supported by our local H&S Reps)
• Desirable - Understanding of L8 Legionella ACOP within Hospital buildings. Training can be provided if required.
• Demonstrated high level of organisation & time management skills, particularly in an environment with multiple, and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Sound fault finding techniques and ability to read drawings.
• Must hold a UK full driving licence.
• Successful applicants will need to pass a DBS check.

Salary & Benefits Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Optional Blue Light Card.
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities ... and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles...and more. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world‑class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare.