Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)

NHS Scotland; Perth; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) based at Perth Royal Infirmary with occasional travel to other sites. The post involves performing mechanical maintenance within estate services and meeting safety standards.

Candidates should have a recognised craft apprenticeship and suitable mechanical engineering qualifications. An on-call rota is required and staff must meet healthcare induction and conduct codes in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Recognised and registered craft apprenticeship.
• HNC/ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City & Guilds 205/214 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance services for Estate provision.
• Install, repair, modify and maintain mechanical equipment safely.
• Participate in out-of-hours on-call rota.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical fitting

On-call rota

Education

Craft apprenticeship

HNC/ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds 205/214 Mechanical Engineering 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.

Informal enquiries to: [e-mail]

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

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside