Maintenance Technician

Ayrshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Lanarkshire as a Maintenance Technician to maintain a range of building services and equipment. This role involves diagnosing and repairing faults, ensuring high standards of service. Ideal candidates will have mechanical or electrical qualifications, experience in maintenance, and a commitment to ongoing training. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Completion of apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Bias.
• Experience in inspecting and planning work related to PPM and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NHSL’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building services.
• Plan and prioritize workload and material management.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Planning

Maintenance

Education

HNC or equivalent

SVQ level or equivalent

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The Role

To maintain a range of buildings services, plant, and equipment, which can sometimes be complex and non-routine, by diagnosing and repairing faults as they occur.

Maintain NHSL’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, associated building services plant, and building fabric assets to a high standard.

This will include planning and prioritising workload and material management requirements, along with documentation, completion, and sign-off.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague plays a key role in delivering healthcare services.

We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire comprises Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, and integrated Primary Healthcare and Social Care Partnerships.

What we'll need you to bring

• Completion of apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Bias plus an HNC or equivalent, with additional non-core training qualification at SVQ level or equivalent.

In Addition

• Experience working in an estates service environment.
• Knowledge of current statutory legislative requirements.
• Experience in inspecting and planning work related to PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Willingness to undertake relevant in-house training, including statutory, Archibus, Learnpro, and Toolbox Talks.
• Additional training in portable appliance testing, washer disinfectors, sterilizers, asbestos, legionella, tube systems, PLC controllers, steam/boilers, etc., to achieve competency or accreditation.
• Accredited boiler/steam course for meeting HSE and insurance requirements.
• Specific training in Medical Gas systems and healthcare ventilation for competent person status.
• Manufacturer-specific courses for specialized equipment, e.g., laundry equipment.
• Development of skills in other areas like complex air conditioning systems through ongoing training.

Please note: a full UK/EU/EEA driving license is required for all vacancies where applicable.

Contract type

Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role is based in the PSSD Maintenance department within West of Scotland Laundry.

The working pattern includes Day Shift/Back Shift with various shifts. Applicants may be considered for similar roles in other locations.

Interested in learning more?

Contact Jonathon Carr, Maintenance Manager, at [e-mail]. For recruitment inquiries, contact Carla Vargas at [e-mail] (include job title and reference number).

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities to develop your skills and career.

Benefits include:

• At least 27 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Minimum 8 public holidays
• NHS Pension Scheme membership with life insurance benefits
• Paid sick leave, occupational health, counseling services, and work-life policies

We also offer support services on various personal and work-related topics accessible via our links.

Further Information

Refer to the Job Description for more role details. For recruitment info, see our info pack or webpage.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Healthcare