Porter & Estates Maintenance Assistant - 6-Month Fixed-Term

NHS National Services Scotland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend enhancements

Distant Island Allowance

Job summary

NHS Shetland is recruiting for a Porter/Maintenance Assistant on a fixed-term 6-month contract, full-time (36 hours per week). A full clean driving licence is essential, with duties spanning portering and estates maintenance across NHS Shetland sites.

We expect good communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently, with occasional night shifts and weekend works. PVG scheme requirements apply. Closing date 30/8/26.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence is essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to work flexibly under pressure.
• Computer literacy and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Portering Team to ensure smooth operation across Portering and Estates Services.
• Carry out routine maintenance across NHS Shetland properties as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

General education

Job description

NHS Shetland is recruiting for a Porter/Maintenance Assistant on a fixed-term 6-month contract, full-time (36 hours per week). A full clean driving licence is essential, with duties spanning portering and estates maintenance across NHS Shetland sites.

We expect good communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently, with occasional night shifts and weekend works. PVG scheme requirements apply. Closing date 30/8/26.