Engineering Technician

The Priory Hospital; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician to join their team in Glasgow. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on high engineering standards. You will be responsible for maintaining hospital facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines, and providing technical support. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare engineering.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private pension and healthcare schemes

Hospital discounts for friends and family

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Recognition programs

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Current CSCS or ECS card required for electrical candidates.
• Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders for maintenance and breakdown support.
• Train and mentor site-based Technicians or Engineering Assistants.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

City & Guilds Part 3

ONC

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Overview

Engineering Technician

Ross Hall Hospital, part of Circle Health Group in Glasgow, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Engineering department. This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern. The salary is up to £40,113.00 per year, depending on experience, training, and qualifications.

About Ross Hall Hospital

Circle Health Group is Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare, performing more complex surgeries than any other private healthcare provider nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

1. Complete work orders promptly for planned maintenance, reactive responses, specialist subcontract work, and remedial work.
2. Provide routine and specialized engineering maintenance and breakdown support to the hospital.
3. Offer technical, health, safety, and environmental support, acting as a role model for company policies and procedures.
4. Train, mentor, and assist site-based Technicians or Engineering Assistants.
5. Provide engineering support and advice to hospital managers as needed.
6. Promote a can-do culture based on high engineering standards, integrity, and openness.
7. Foster a strong team ethos.
8. Ensure compliance with all mandatory training requirements.

Candidate Requirements

1. Current CSCS card at the appropriate level; electrically qualified candidates require an ECS card.
2. City & Guilds Part 3, ONC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
3. Willingness to act as AP and RP Medgas as required.
4. Time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
5. Understanding of health and safety guidelines, statutes, and ACOPs.
6. Knowledge of L8 Legionella ACOP in hospital buildings.
7. Strong organizational and time management skills, especially with multiple priorities.
8. Good fault-finding skills and ability to read drawings.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private pension and healthcare schemes
• Hospital discounts for friends and family
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Life insurance, staff discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition programs, and training opportunities

Our Commitment

Circle Health Group values diversity and inclusion, aiming to create an environment where colleagues can thrive and grow both professionally and personally, guided by principles of selflessness, compassion, commitment, collaboration, bravery, agility, tenacity, and creativity.

Learn more about our philosophy at our philosophy.