Maintenance Technician

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-time Maintenance Technician role is available at NHS Scotland within the Estates Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for various maintenance tasks including electrical and plumbing services, contributing significantly to patient care. This position offers competitive benefits and a chance to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS Scotland pension scheme

Enhanced pay for evening, weekend, and overtime

Training and Development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Trade background with electrical qualification required.
• Experience in heating services and healthcare environment is advantageous.
• Flexible approach to work and able to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, plumbing, and electrical maintenance.
• Contribute to the provision of excellent patient care.
• Participate in the on-call rota and cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing

Mechanical skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Recognized electrical qualification

Job description

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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.

Additional Information For Candidates

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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

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