Maintenance Technician-Estates

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Glasgow seeks a motivated Maintenance Technician with a mechanical bias. The role requires a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Candidates will assist with the training of apprentices and have responsibilities involving complex systems within a healthcare setting. This position offers a pay enhancement due to shift and weekend work.

Benefits

Pay enhancement for shifts and weekend work

Training programs for career development

Qualifications

• Completed recognised apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven track record demonstrating practical core skills.
• Experience with large healthcare premises and complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training and education of apprentices and adult trainees.
• Coordinate with managers to set up training programs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Knowledge of boiler technology

Experience with industrial laundry machinery

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (SVQ Level 4)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift Pattern:

Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 06.30-17.00 (Dayshift) (5 Days)

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday – 06.30-17.00 (Dayshift) (2 Days)

Week 3: Sunday-Thursday – 22:00 to 07:00 (Nightshift) (5 Nights)

An exciting opportunity is now available within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for a motivated and skilled Maintenance Technician (with a mechanical bias). The position is based at Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s laundry unit at Hillington Industrial Estate in Glasgow.

The post(s) requires applicant(s) to have completed a recognised and registered apprenticeship in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering equivalent to SVQ Level 4 Higher National Diploma, Modern Apprenticeship – Level 4, Professional Development Awards (SCQF – 8-9). You should have a proven track record that demonstrates your practical core skills and application within your trade.

The necessary qualifications and/or experience are described in the attached Job Description.

It would be desirable to have a level of knowledge, understanding and experience of complex electrical / engineering systems in large healthcare premises. This includes a good understanding of new boiler technology and controls, PLC controls and Compressed air systems.

Experience and understanding of industrial laundry machinery & operations would be advantageous.

The successful applicant(s) will also have responsibilities to assist with training and education of apprentices and adult trainees ensuring they gain the necessary training and experience to meet the needs of their training program. This will also include some work with managers to identify and set up the training programs.

This role is eligible for a pay enhancement due to shifts and weekend work.

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

Please contact Bryce Lever for an informal discussion.

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

Informal contact: Bryce Lever, Estates Supervisor (Laundry), Mob: [phone]

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10/01/2026

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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