Maintenance Technician-Estates

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare system in the UK seeks a motivated Maintenance Technician with mechanical skills. This role based in Glasgow involves assisting with the training of apprentices and requires a completed apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Desirable experience includes knowledge of complex systems and industrial laundry machinery. Eligible for pay enhancements due to shifts and weekend work, offering a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Shift pay enhancement

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised and registered apprenticeship in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven track record in practical core skills within the trade.
• Desirable knowledge of complex electrical/engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training and education of apprentices.
• Work with managers to identify training programs.

Skills

Mechanical bias

Core skills application

Knowledge of complex electrical systems

Experience with industrial laundry machinery

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

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.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Proven track record demonstrating practical core skills and their application within your trade.
• Desirable knowledge and experience of complex electrical/engineering systems in large healthcare premises, including new boiler technology and controls, PLC controls and compressed air systems.
• Experience and understanding of industrial laundry machinery & operations advantageous.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant(s) will 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 work with managers to identify and set up the training programs.

Benefits

This role is eligible for 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 further information and application details.