Maintenance Technician

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Multi Skilled Trades Technician to join their Estates Department at New Craigs Hospital. The role requires expertise in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to ensure the functionality of essential facilities that support patient care. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality healthcare within a supportive work environment, and take advantage of competitive benefits including enhanced pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Scotland pension scheme

Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and overtime

Training and Development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement (35-41 days)

Qualifications

• Current UK driving license required.
• Experience in heating services and ventilation preferred.
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to participate in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair for building services.
• Support patient care through facilities management.
• Participate in shift cover and on-call duties.

Skills

Electricity

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Recognised electrical qualification

Job description

Have you got a trade background and looking for a new career?

At NHS Highland we have a full-time vacancy within our Estates Department for a Multi Skilled Trades Technician based at New Craigs Hospital.

The successful candidate will carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment, which contributes to the provision of excellent patient care.

What we are looking for -

- Electrician (multi skilled)

- A current UK driving license is essential.

- Applicants must have served a recognised electrical qualification as detailed in the job description.

- Experience in heating services, boiler plant, pumps and ventilation systems within a health care environment would be advantageous.

- A great team player who is self-motivated and comfortable with remote working.

- A flexible approach to work is essential as variations to the standard working week may be necessary, to provide shift cover, and willing to participate in the 1:5 on-call rota.

What we can offer you -

- Automatic enrolment in the competitive NHS Scotland pension scheme.

- Enhanced rates of pay for evening, weekend and overtime working.

- Training and Development opportunities.

- Generous annual leave entitlement, between 35 and 41 days (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service.

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.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork