Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)

NHS Tayside; Perth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside seeks a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) to be based at Perth Royal Infirmary with travel to other Tayside sites. Band 4, permanent position, on-call rota required.

Requires recognised craft apprenticeship plus HNC/ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds 205/214 Mechanical Maintenance qualifications. Role involves installing, repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment within estate services, ensuring safe operation of systems.

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.
• Post holder to provide mechanical maintenance services to meet Estate service provision.
• Must participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance services for Estate operations.
• Install, repair, modify and maintain mechanical equipment across NHS sites.
• Work to ensure mechanical systems operate safely and reliably.

Education

Craft apprenticeship + HNC/ONC/BTEC Mechanical Eng or City & Guilds 205/214 Mechanical Maintenance Part 2

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.