Maintenance technician - Estates B5

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Study bursaries

Training opportunities

NHS Discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting a Mechanical Multi Skilled Technician for Parkhead Hub Estates Department to maintain building services across NHS facilities. The role focuses on safe operation, planned maintenance, repairs, and installations to support high-quality patient care.

The post requires an apprenticeship or equivalent, relevant healthcare experience, and an HNC or similar qualification. Flexible working and career development opportunities are available within NHSGGC.

Qualifications

• Recognised and registered EITB or CITB Craft Apprenticeship (or equivalent) or appropriate City & Guilds qualification.
• Extensive relevant experience in building maintenance as a competent tradesperson.
• Previous experience within a healthcare environment is desirable.
• HNC qualification (or equivalent) in a core subject is essential.
• Additional qualifications relevant to non-core skills are required.
• Strong knowledge of building services maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair techniques, and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support in the operation and maintenance of building services.
• Maintain safe and efficient systems of work across all building services.
• Deliver planned maintenance, repair, and installation services for mechanical systems and equipment.
• Inspect plant and machinery, diagnose faults, and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Liaise with managers and department heads regarding the impact of faults on wards, theatres, patients, and services.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and complete all associated documentation and records.
• Work in accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health and Safety policies and SHTM procedures.
• Undertake minor alterations and modifications to existing services.
• Organise and manage daily workload and priorities effectively.

Skills

Building maintenance

Building services

Fault diagnosis

Repair techniques

Health and safety

Education

HNC qualification in core subject

Craft Apprenticeship / City & Guilds

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Parkhead Hub Estates Department is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, resilient, and hardworking Mechanical Multi Skilled Technician to join the team. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of building services plant and equipment, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of essential mechanical services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde healthcare facilities. The role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care through effective estates maintenance, repair, and installation services that provide value for money and operational excellence.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern - Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 14:30

Base location - Parkhead Hub

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and support in the operation and maintenance of building services.
• Maintain safe and efficient systems of work across all building services.
• Deliver planned maintenance, repair, and installation services for mechanical systems and equipment.
• Inspect plant and machinery, diagnose faults, and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Liaise with managers and department heads regarding the impact of faults on wards, theatres, patients, and services.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and complete all associated documentation and records.
• Work in accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health and Safety policies and SHTM procedures.
• Undertake minor alterations and modifications to existing services.
• Organise and manage daily workload and priorities effectively.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Recognised and registered EITB or CITB Craft Apprenticeship (or equivalent) or appropriate City & Guilds qualification.
• Extensive relevant experience in building maintenance as a competent tradesperson.
• Previous experience within a healthcare environment is desirable.
• HNC qualification (or equivalent) in a core subject is essential.
• Additional qualifications relevant to non-core skills are required.
• Strong knowledge of building services maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair techniques, and health and safety procedures.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.