Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled technician to maintain and repair complex building services within the NHS. This role involves ensuring the highest standards of mechanical and electrical systems, planning daily workloads, and managing materials effectively. With a commitment to patient care, this opportunity offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and provides extensive benefits, including generous leave and a robust pension scheme. If you're ready to make a difference in healthcare, this is the role for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Bias.
• Experience in an estates service environment with statutory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building services to high standards.
• Plan and prioritize daily workload and manage materials.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

PPM and Reactive Maintenance

Statutory Compliance Knowledge

Medical Gas Systems

Healthcare Ventilation

Portable Appliance Testing

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

SVQ level or equivalent

Tools

Archibus

Learnpro

Toolbox Talks

Job description

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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 daily workload and material management requirements, including 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 within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver healthcare services.

We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire comprises Acute Services (hospital-based services over three main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships providing integrated primary healthcare and social care services.

What you'll need to bring

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

In addition:

• Experience working in an estates service environment.
• Knowledge of current statutory legislative requirements.
• Experience inspecting and planning work related to PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Willingness to undertake in-house training relevant to the position, such as statutory training, Archibus, Learnpro, and Toolbox Talks.
• Additional knowledge through training in Portable Appliance Testing, periodic testing, washer disinfectors, sterilizers, asbestos awareness, legionella prevention, tube system maintenance, PLC controllers, steam/boilers, etc., to achieve competency or accreditation.
• Accredited Boiler/Steam course resulting in accreditation and compliance with HSE and insurance requirements.
• Medical Gas training and Medical Gas Pipeline Systems training to ensure competence.
• Healthcare Ventilation course for competent person status.
• Specialist manufacturer courses for equipment used in industrial settings, e.g., specialist laundry equipment.
• Development of additional skills in areas like complex air conditioning systems through ongoing training.

Please note: a full UK/EU/EEA driving licence is required for all relevant vacancies.

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: Day Shift/Back Shift (Various shift patterns).

Applicants may be considered for similar roles in other locations.

Interested to learn more?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

For enquiries about the application process, contact Carla Vargas, Recruitment Administrator, at [emailprotected]. Please include the job title and reference number in your email.

Why join NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us to discover a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and career.

Benefits include:

• Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with service
• At least 8 public holidays
• NHS Pension Scheme membership with life insurance
• Paid sick leave, increasing with service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life balance policies

We also offer support services on various topics affecting work and personal life, accessible via our links.

Additional information

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

Application tips for applicants

• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Early application recommended.
• Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Check your email and Jobtrain account regularly for updates.
• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.

We are committed to a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, regardless of background or personal characteristics.

Applicants should provide authentic responses to all questions. Use of AI or third-party assistance to draft responses is discouraged and may lead to application withdrawal.

Right to Work in the UK

NHS Lanarkshire must verify the right to work for all employees. UK Visas & Immigration rules apply. Check eligibility before applying. Note: Some posts are not eligible for sponsorship.