Mechanical Technician – Healthcare Estates

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 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.