Maintenance Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a multi-skilled Technician to join the Facilities team at Carseview Centre, NHS Tayside’s primary adult acute mental health inpatient facility. The role involves providing a first-line maintenance service across mechanical, electrical and building systems to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for patients and staff.

You will work as part of a 24/7 rota including on-call, weekends and public holidays, delivering planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant qualification (e.g. City & Guilds / ONC / BTEC).
• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance, ideally healthcare or complex environments.
• Knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and building services systems.
• Able to work independently and make decisions under pressure, including out-of-hours shifts.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults across HVAC, boilers, ventilation, electrical distribution, lighting and fire alarms.
• Provide technical supervision to contractors and junior staff; act as contact for permits and contractor management.
• Respond to emergencies including fire alarms, equipment breakdowns, lift entrapments, and infrastructure damage.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety regulations and NHS standards.
• Maintain accurate records using electronic maintenance systems.

Skills

Diagnose faults across systems

Independent working

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

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.

We are looking for a multi-skilled Technician to join our Facilities team at Carseview Centre, NHS Tayside’s primary adult acute mental health inpatient facility.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will provide a first-line maintenance service, including reactive, preventative, and emergency works across a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and building systems. You will play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to a 24/7 service, including participation in a shift rota covering on call, weekends, and public holidays. Deliver planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor improvement works. The key responsibilities for this post include:

• Diagnose and resolve complex faults across multiple engineering systems
  • HVAC systems, boilers, and ventilation
  • Electrical distribution, lighting, and fire alarms
  • Emergency generators and standby systems
  • Water, drainage, and medical gas systems
• Provide technical support and supervision to contractors and junior staff
• Act as a point of contact for permits to work and contractor management
• Respond to emergency situations including:
  • Fire alarms
  • Equipment breakdowns
  • Lift entrapments
  • Damage to Infrastructure
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety legislation and NHS standards
• Maintain accurate records using electronic maintenance systems

We are seeking an adaptable and skilled technician who:

• Holds a recognised apprenticeship (CITB/EITB or equivalent) and relevant engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds / ONC / BTEC)
• Has significant experience in multi-skilled maintenance, ideally within a healthcare or complex environment
• Demonstrates strong knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and building services systems
• Has the ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure, particularly during out-of-hours shifts
• Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Is flexible and committed to delivering a high-quality, responsive maintenance service

Essential requirements include:

• Competency in relevant systems (e.g. LV electrical, medical gases)
• Working knowledge across multiple trades
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development

Informal enquiries to Maggie Simeon or Andy Kyle on 01382 423018

Hours of work are: 36

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.

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