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Multi-skilled Technician

NHS Scotland

Inverness

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GBP 30,000 - 50,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Shift Technician to join their Estates Department. This role involves performing essential mechanical, plumbing, and electrical maintenance at a key healthcare facility, ensuring high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong trades background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. With competitive pay and opportunities for training and development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Join a team that values diversity and is dedicated to providing exceptional service.

Benefits

NHS Scotland Pension Scheme

Enhanced Pay Rates for Overtime

Training and Development Opportunities

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Qualifications

5+ years experience in mechanical, plumbing, or electrical maintenance.
Ability to work independently and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

Carry out mechanical, plumbing, and electrical maintenance at Raigmore Hospital.
Provide 24/7 cover for emergency breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical Maintenance

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing

City & Guilds Qualification

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 2 full-time vacancies within our Estates Department for a Maintenance Shift Technician (Multi-Skilled) covering Raigmore Hospital.

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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities.

To provide first line delivery of maintenance (Including Non-routine + emergency) and minor works within the post holder’s skills and trade both during and out with normal hours.
To be part of a team providing 24/7 cover in response to emergency breakdowns requiring the post holder to be deemed competent and have a working knowledge of other trades.
To act as the responsible / sole Estate’s site representative on shift for periods of up to 12 hours during the out of hour’s periods including weekends and public holidays.

Key Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required;

A recognised apprenticeship in the appropriate trade (Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing), a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
Ability to carry out work in accordance with current regulations and a knowledge of approved Codes of Practice and Industry Standards.
A competent working knowledge of other trades enabling the post holder to respond to emergency breakdowns when working to a shift rota.
Capability to undertake lone working where on-site supervision or technical support isn’t immediately available.
Good communication and team working skills.
Literacy and numeracy
Ability to prioritise and work using own initiative.
A current UK driving license

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.

Hours of Work;

Monday-Friday

Days - 7am-4pm

Back Shift -4pm-11pm

Nights – 11pm-7am

Weekends / Public Holidays

7am-7pm

7pm-7am

For More Information And Informal Enquiries Please Contact

James Paterson

Mechanical Supervisor

Estates Dept.

Raigmore Hospital

Inverness

IV2 3UJ

(01463 70)5593

07972 519927

james.paterson1@nhs.scot

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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.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.