Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) based at Royal Victoria Hospital, with duties across Tayside. The role involves installing, repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment to ensure safe operation of estates services.

The post requires a recognised craft apprenticeship and relevant mechanical engineering qualifications, with willingness to travel between Dundee and other sites as needed and participate in an on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Recognised and registered craft apprenticeship plus HNC/ ONC/ BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds 205/214 or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance and fitting within Healthcare/ Estates environments preferred.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota and to travel between sites within Tayside.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance services to meet Estate service needs.
• Install, repair, modify and maintain mechanical equipment across NHS sites.
• Be part of an out of hours on-call rota and ensure compliance with Healthcare Standards.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance skills

Education

Recognised and registered craft apprenticeship + relevant Mechanical Engineering qualifications (HNC/ONC/BTEC or City & Guilds 205/214) or equivalent

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.

A permanent opportunity has arisen for the post of Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) based at Royal Victoria Hospital to serve within the Dundee Community area, with regular travel and work at other sites within Tayside.

Recognised and registered EITB or CITB (or equivalent) craft apprenticeship plus HNC/ ONC/ BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds 205 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or City and Guild 214 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or Equivalent Approved Qualification, or in special circumstances equivalent experience.

The post holder will act as a fully trained and certificated Mechanical Fitter to provide mechanical maintenance services to meet the needs of the Estate service provision.

To install, repair, modify and maintain mechanical equipment within all properties of the Organization in order that the equipment can carry out its intended purpose safely, and to ensure the smooth operation of the mechanical systems within the Organisation.

Participation in an out of hours on call rota are required.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Inductions standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: [e-mail]

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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