Maintenance Craftsperson Engineering Fitter

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Fitter/Craftsperson based at Lorn and Islands Hospital in Oban. The successful candidate will handle maintenance duties, participate in an on-call rota, and requires a relevant trades qualification along with significant maintenance experience. Salary starts at £30,353 per annum with additional benefits, including long-term retention bonuses and annual leave. This role fosters a commitment to equality and diversity within the workforce.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 after 10 years

Approx £3,900 long term retention and recruitment premia

Payment for on-call approx £216.63 per week

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in a maintenance environment.
• Full current driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to work throughout Argyll & Bute HSCP.

Responsibilities

• Participate on an on-call rota for Lorn and Islands Hospital.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and systems.

Skills

Experience in a maintenance environment

Familiarity with computerised maintenance systems

Flexible approach to work

Education

Relevant trades qualification

Job description

Overview

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

Requirements

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.

Salary and benefits

Starting salary is £30,353 per annum - 37 hrs per week, rising to £33,016. 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 27 days, rising to 33 days after 10 years service (+ 8 days public holidays).

Enquiries

Informal enquiries to: Robert Wright

Email:

Tel:

Visa note

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Equality and diversity

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.

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About NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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