Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Multi-Skilled)

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system as a Mechanical Multi Skilled Technician, where your expertise will ensure the maintenance of vital building services. In this full-time role, you will play a key part in supporting safe patient care by maintaining and repairing essential plant and equipment. With a commitment to outstanding service and a focus on health and safety, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community while developing your skills in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Recognized craft apprenticeship or City & Guilds qualification required.
• Extensive experience in building maintenance, preferably in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building services plant and equipment for efficient operation.
• Inspect faults and recommend repairs to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Technical Expertise

Health and Safety Compliance

Preventative Maintenance

Education

EITB or CITB Craft Apprenticeship

HNC or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Multi Skilled Technician

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employs around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We serve a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

We are offering 1 permanent, full-time position (37 hours/week) with a shift pattern from Monday to Thursday (8am-4pm) and Friday (8am-3.30pm).

Department and Role Overview

The Gartnavel General Hospital Estates Department seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic, resilient, and hardworking Mechanical Multi Skilled Technician. The role involves maintaining a wide range of building services plant and equipment, providing technical expertise, and supporting NHS GG&C Health Board’s estate services to ensure safe patient care and efficient maintenance, repair, and installation services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain building services plant and equipment.
2. Provide technical expertise for operating and maintaining safe, efficient systems.
3. Support estate services to ensure safe patient care and cost-effective maintenance.
4. Inspect faults in plant and machinery, recommend repairs, and consult with managers on potential impacts.
5. Carry out planned preventative maintenance, complete records and documentation.
6. Adhere to NHS GG&C Health and Safety and SHTM policies.
7. Undertake minor alterations and modifications to existing services.
8. Manage daily workload and priorities effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised and registered EITB or CITB (or equivalent) craft apprenticeship or City & Guilds qualification.
• Extensive relevant experience in building maintenance, preferably in healthcare.
• HNC or equivalent qualification in a core subject, with additional skills as required.
• Training to become a certified Competent Person may be required.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will share our commitment to outstanding patient care and demonstrate our organizational values.

Contact Details

For more information, contact Graeme Hendry, Estates Manager, at 07866175875 or [e-mail].

Other Notes

We promote diversity and inclusion and support applications from all community sections, including the Armed Forces community. NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. Temporary adjustments to working hours may occur during transition.

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