Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland in Dundee is seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) to service the Royal Victoria Hospital and neighbouring sites within the Tayside region. You will install, repair and maintain mechanical equipment to ensure reliable, safe operation of estate systems.

The post requires a recognised craft apprenticeship with relevant mechanical qualifications, and you will be fully trained and certificated with responsibilities including a regular on-call rota and

Qualifications

• Recognised and registered craft apprenticeship plus HNC/ ONC/ BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds 205/214 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or Equivalent Approved Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance services to meet estate needs and ensure equipment operates safely.
• Install, repair, modify and maintain mechanical equipment across NHS properties.
• Be on an out-of-hours on-call rota as part of the Estates team.

Education

HNC/ ONC/ BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds 205/214 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or Equivalent Approved Qualification

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.