Multi Skilled Trades Technician - Electrical bias

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Enhanced pay for evenings/weekends

Training and development

Generous annual leave

4 day working week

Job summary

NHS Highland is advertising a full-time Multi Skilled Trades Technician within the Estates Department to cover the Inverness, Ross and Skye Community Areas. The role involves mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment to support excellent patient care.

The successful candidate should have an electrical qualification, a current UK driving license and be a team player who is comfortable with remote working.

Qualifications

• Electrical background essential.
• Current UK driving license essential.
• Recognised Electrical qualification as detailed in the job description.
• Experience in heating services, boiler plant, pumps and ventilation within a health care environment advantageous.
• Team player who is self-motivated and comfortable with remote working.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical background

Driving license

Education

Electrical 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.

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

Have you got a trades background and looking for a new career? (3 posts available)

At NHS Highland we have a full-time vacancy within our Estates Department for a Multi Skilled Trades Technician covering the Inverness/Ross/Skye Community Areas

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 - (3 posts available)

• An Electrical background is essential, but some training will be provided.
• A current UK driving license is essential.
• Applicants must have served a recognised Electrical qualification as detailed in the job description.
• Experience in heating services, 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

Steven Mackenzie

[e-mail]

07990 348310

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 .