Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)

NHS National Services Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) based at Perth Royal Infirmary with regular travel to other sites within Tayside. The post is permanent and Band 4.

You will hold a recognised craft apprenticeship plus HNC/ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds qualifying, and you will provide mechanical maintenance services to ensure safe operation of estate equipment. An on-call rota is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold an engineering craft apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Relevant HNC/ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
• City and Guilds maintenance qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance services to meet Estate needs.
• Install, repair, modify and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Participate in an out of hours on-call rota.

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

HNC/ ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering

City and Guilds 205/214 Mechanical Maintenance

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.

Property Department - (Estates Division)

Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)

Band 4

PERMANENT

An opportunity has arisen for the post of Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) based at Perth Royal Infirmary (x3), 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.

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