Maintenance Assistant

NHS Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in the Estates Department based at University Hospital Ayr. The role is permanent, 36 hours per week, with a pattern: Monday to Wednesday 8.00am to 4.30pm; Thursday 08.00am to 3.30pm; Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm.

A UK driving licence is essential. You will support a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks and cover community properties within the South Sector.

Qualifications

• Previous working experience of undertaking maintenance work within a hospital environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Building Supervisor you will be part of a team responsible for supporting the delivery of a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance activities including minor repair work.
• Based at University Hospital Ayr, you will also cover all community based properties within the South Sector.
• You should be able to demonstrate versatility and experience on a range of maintenance work task schedules in addition to being an effective team member.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Hospital environment awareness

UK Driving Licence

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Assistant within Estates Department based at University Hospital Ayr

Hours And Shift Pattern

36 hours per week:

Monday to Wednesday 8.00am to 4.30 pm

Thursday 08.00am to 3.30pm

Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence

A UK car licence is essential to this role.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Building Supervisor you will be part of a team responsible for supporting the delivery of a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance activities including minor repair work.

Based at University Hospital Ayr, you will also cover all community based properties within the South Sector.

You should be able to demonstrate versatility and experience on a range of maintenance work task schedules in addition to being an effective com

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

Previous working experience of undertaking maintenance work within a hospital environment would be an advantage.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Paul Reid, Estate Officer on 01292 614384 or alternatively by email to [e-mail]