Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – NHS Estate, Relocation Support

NHS Shetland Board; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

NHS Shetland Board is seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Engineer) to inspect and maintain its estate, focusing on steam boilers, plant, compressors, boilers and associated equipment across hospital facilities.

The role requires NC level qualification or equivalent, steam and/or Corgi qualification preferred, and a full driving licence. On-call duties and relocation considerations may apply within the Shetland Islands.

Qualifications

• Qualified to National Certificate (NC) level or equivalent.
• Steam qualification and/or Corgi qualification for boilers preferred.
• Full driving licence required.
• Willingness to undertake on-call duties from NHS Shetland estate.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and upkeep NHS properties with focus on steam boilers and associated plant.
• Maintain compressors, stand-by generators, domestic boilers, heating and ventilation systems.
• Service sterilization, dental plant and hospital beds/equipment as part of estate maintenance.
• Carry out routine maintenance and respond to on-site issues as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Driving licence

On-call readiness

Education

National Certificate (NC) or equivalent

Tools

Steam boiler qualification

Corgi qualification

Job description

NHS Shetland Board is seeking a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Engineer) to inspect and maintain its estate, focusing on steam boilers, plant, compressors, boilers and associated equipment across hospital facilities.

The role requires NC level qualification or equivalent, steam and/or Corgi qualification preferred, and a full driving licence. On-call duties and relocation considerations may apply within the Shetland Islands.