Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician - Plumbing Bias

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Shift enhancements

Training & development

Annual leave 35-41 days

4-day week option

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Multi Skilled Trades Technician with a Plumbing Bias at Raigmore. You will conduct mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services and plant to support high-quality patient care.

Essential plumbing background with a recognised qualification, a current UK driving licence, and readiness for flexible shifts and on-call duty are required. You will work as part of a team, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• A Plumbing background is essential, but some training will be provided.
• A current UK driving license is essential.
• Applicants must have served a recognised Plumbing qualification as detailed in the job description.
• Experience in electrical systems, steam boiler plant, pumps and ventilation within a health care environment would be advantageous.
• A great team player who is self-motivated and comfortable with remote working.
• Flexible approach to work and willing to participate in the on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment.
• Contribute to provision of excellent patient care.

Skills

Plumbing background

Driving licence

Team player

Self-motivated

Remote working

Education

Recognised plumbing qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Have you got a trades background and looking for a new career? At NHS Highland we have a full-time vacancy within our Estates Department for a Multi Skilled Trades Technician with a Plumbing Bias at Raigmore

The successful candidate will carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment, which contributes to the provision of excellent patient care.

What we are looking for

• An Plumbing background is essential, but some training will be provided.
• A current UK driving license is essential.
• Applicants must have served a recognised Plumbing qualification as detailed in the job description.
• Experience in electrical systems, steam boiler plant, pumps and ventilation systems within a health care environment would be advantageous.
• A great team player who is self-motivated and comfortable with remote working.
• A flexible approach to work is essential as variations to the standard working week may be necessary, to provide shift cover, and willing to participate in the on-call rota.

What we can offer you

• Automatic enrolment in the competitive NHS Scotland pension scheme.
• Enhanced rates of pay for evening, weekend and overtime working.
• Training and Development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, between 35 and 41 days (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service.
• Policies that enhance your work-life balance and shift patterns which include a local arrangement for 4 day working week (within Monday - Friday), working hours 7.00am - 5.00pm, with a long weekend every fortnight. This may be subject to change sometimes to ensure that we are able to provide a high level of service.

Informal enquiries to Graham Nelson: [e-mail] or 07890 629453

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Additional Information For Candidates

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .