Porter / Maintenance Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lerwick is seeking a self-motivated Porter / Maintenance Assistant. The role involves routine maintenance across NHS properties. Candidates should have experience in maintenance, strong communication skills, and a current driving licence. Competitive salary with additional allowances for weekend work, and a closing date for applications is 31/08/2025.

Benefits

Distant Island Allowance £2,482 per annum

Enhancements for Weekend Working

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a handyperson or in the building trade.
• A good general knowledge of maintenance.
• A current full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out routine maintenance across all NHS Shetland properties and estate.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Initiative

Job description

Porter / Maintenance Assistant (Ref: 222051)
Substantive, Full Time - 37 hours per week
Band 2 Salary £25,694 - £27,900 per annum with enhancements paid for Weekend Working
Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum

We are looking for a self-motivated person to assist in carrying out routine maintenance across all NHS Shetland properties and estate.

You will have previous experience either as a handyperson or in the building trade, together with a good general knowledge of maintenance. Good communication skills, computer literacy, pride in your work and the ability to work alone using your own initiative are all essential requirements. A current full driving licence is essential to carry out this role.

Please note this post is not eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Garry Martin, Maintenance Supervisor, on 01595 743028 or 07585 992 439.

Closing date: 31/08/2025
Interview date: w/c 08/09/25

*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

For more information and to apply:

Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173

External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.