Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson

NHS Forth Valley; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson in Falkirk, responsible for ensuring maintenance and repairs of facilities. This role requires a proactive approach to meet the demands of a health service, ensuring safety and effectiveness for all users.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing statutory, planned, and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Support refurbishment and new installation work for NHS buildings.

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson, Falkirk

Client: NHS Forth Valley

Location: Falkirk

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c509e3a3ceb4

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

A vacancy has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson. Reporting to the Estates Engineering Supervisor, the Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson will be part of the Facilities & Infrastructure multi-skilled team working within the Estates Services Department.

The post holder will assist in providing a day-to-day statutory, planned, and reactive mechanical maintenance service, refurbishment, and new installation work to ensure that the internal and external fabric of NHS Forth Valley buildings is maintained to a reasonable standard. The main challenges are to meet the demands of a modern health service while providing an effective and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Further information can be obtained from Colin Russell, Estates Engineering Officer, at 01786 477500.

Willingness and ability to travel throughout the service delivery area are essential for this role.

Candidates should provide authentic responses to all questions in the application form. The use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflecting your personal knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal from the process.

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NHS Forth Valley is committed to equality and diversity and offers interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. For reasonable adjustments, contact the Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694.

NHS Scotland aims for a workforce that is representative and respectful of all sections of society, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.