Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

NHS Shetland; Lerwick; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Distant Islands Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Résumé du poste

NHS Shetland is seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Engineer) to inspect and upkeep NHS property, focusing on steam boilers, compressors, generators, and hospital equipment. The role requires an NC level qualification or equivalent and a steam or boiler qualification is preferred.

A driving licence and ability to work on-call are essential. The post is Band 5, full-time 36 hours per week, with a salary range of £34,544–£43,039 per annum plus a Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 and

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with a mechanical and/or marine background.
• Qualified to National Certificate (NC) level or equivalent.
• Preferably possess a steam qualification and/or a Corgi qualification for boilers.
• Must have a full driving licence and be within reasonable commute to Gilbert Bain Hospital.

Responsabilités

• Inspect and maintain NHS property and ensure routine maintenance.
• Service steam boilers and associated plant, compressors, stand-by generators, domestic boilers.
• Maintain heating, ventilation, sterilization, dental plants and equipment, hospital beds and trolleys.

Connaissances

Mechanical engineering

Maintenance experience

Steam boiler qualification

Driving licence

Formation

National Certificate (NC) or equivalent

Description du poste

Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Engineer) (Ref: 264396)

Substantive

Full Time 36 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £34,544 - £43,039 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

We are looking for a Maintenance Craftsperson (mechanical engineer) to assist in the inspection and upkeep of all NHS property and to ensure that routine maintenance is carried out. You will have particular responsibilities for steam boilers & associated plant, compressors, stand‑by generators, domestic boilers, heating & ventilation, sterilization & dental plant & equipment, hospital beds and trolleys. This is not a comprehensive list of duties but is indicative of the wide range of equipment within the NHS Estate that you will be expected to service & maintain.

You will be an experienced engineer with a mechanical and/or marine background & be qualified to National Certificate (NC) level or equivalent. You should also preferably possess a steam qualification and/or a Corgi qualification for boilers. You will be able to work on your own initiative, must possess a full driving license and live within reasonable commute time from the Gilbert Bain Hospital to enable you to undertake on‑call duties.

Closing date: 29/11/26

Interview date: TBA

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.