Maintenance Craftsperson - Engineering Fitter

NHS National Services Scotland; Oban; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland Estates Dept is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Fitter/Craftsperson based at Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban. The role requires a relevant trades qualification with substantial maintenance experience and a willingness to work across Argyll & Bute HSCP. The on-call rota is typically 1 week in 4.

A full driving licence is essential. Starting salary is £31,537 per annum (36 hours/week), rising to £34,303.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a maintenance environment.
• Willingness to work on-call rota.
• Familiarity with computerised maintenance systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate on an on-call rota (normally 1 week in 4).
• Carry out maintenance duties at Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban.
• Adhere to health and safety and ensure reliable facilities performance.

Education

Trades qualification

Tools

Computerised maintenance systems

Job description

NHS Highland Estates Dept requires a Maintenance Engineering Fitter/Craftsperson based at Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban.

Applicants should have an appropriate and relevant trades qualification with significant experience in a maintenance environment.

Familiarity and use of computerised maintenance systems is desirable and a flexible approach to work is essential as is the willingness to work throughout Argyll & Bute HSCP.

The successful candidate will be required to participate on an on-call rota for Lorn and Islands Hospital, which will normally be 1 week in 4.

A full current driving licence is essential.

Starting salary is £31,537 per annum - 36 hrs per week, rising to £34,303. Payments for on-call are approx. £216.63 per week on call. There is also currently long-term retention and recruitment premia attached of approx. £3900 per annum (although this is subject to regular review).

Annual leave entitlement starts at 194.40 hours, rising to 237.60 after 10 year’s service (+57.60 hours public holidays).

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

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• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork

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.