Estates & Portering Assistant (Fixed-Term) - Islands

NHS Shetland Board; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Shetland Board is recruiting a Maintenance Assistant/Porter (Ref: 264397) on a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027. The post is full-time (36 hours per week) with Band 2 scales (£26,103 – £31,409 per annum pro rata) plus the Distant Island Allowance (£2,578 pro rata).

The role covers Estates & Maintenance and Portering, requiring a full clean driving licence. You may work across sites, and occasional night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with interest or experience in maintenance.
• Good communication skills, computer literacy and initiative are essential.
• A full driving licence is required.
• Ability to work across Estates & Maintenance and Portering services across NHS Shetland sites.

Responsibilities

• Transfer and escort patients and visitors; convey samples and medical records.
• Deliver meals, equipment, mail and other items to wards.
• Move and check vehicles and transport waste.
• Support the Portering Team to ensure smooth operation; flexibly cover shifts when needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Full driving licence

Initiative

Education

General education level

Job description

NHS Shetland Board is recruiting a Maintenance Assistant/Porter (Ref: 264397) on a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027. The post is full-time (36 hours per week) with Band 2 scales (£26,103 – £31,409 per annum pro rata) plus the Distant Island Allowance (£2,578 pro rata).

The role covers Estates & Maintenance and Portering, requiring a full clean driving licence. You may work across sites, and occasional night shifts may be required.