RP216327 Maintenance Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a part-time Maintenance Assistant to support facility maintenance. The role involves a variety of tasks including inspections and preventative maintenance across multiple locations. Ideal candidates will possess a driving license and have a good understanding of health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Access to The Blue light discount scheme

Access to health benefits and services via HSF flexible schemes

Free access to employee assistance program

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Pension with additional contribution matching

Discounted meals in the cafe

Qualifications

• Experience with health & safety legislation and technical standards.
• Ability to undertake maintenance tasks across buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance tasks across various facilities.
• Complete tasks as part of a planned preventative maintenance programme.
• Routine inspection and maintenance of retail premises.

Skills

Good working knowledge of statutory and mandatory guidance

Team working skills

Effective communication skills

Effective organisational skills

Education

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Hours: 22.5 hours / week (part-time)

Shift pattern: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 08.00-16.00 with On Call 1 week in 3

Salary: £24,647 - £26,763 per annum (pro-rata)

Holiday: 35 days per annum (including public holidays) (pro-rata)

Sponsorship: Not applicable for this vacancy

Closing date: 1st June 2025

Interview date: 4th June 2025

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Maintenance Assistant

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, you can expect your working day to include the following:

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• undertake maintenance tasks across buildings, grounds and equipment.
• to complete tasks identified as part of a planned preventative maintenance programme.
• to undertake routine inspection and maintenance of Retail premises (15 shops, warehouse, Café and Railway)
• We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Maintenance Assistant you will need the following qualities and skills:

• Good working knowledge of statutory and mandatory guidance, e.g. health & safety legislation, technical standards etc, normally gained through experience.
• Full UK Driving License
• Team working skills as well as lone working
• Effective communication skills
• Effective organisational skills

WHAT WE OFFER

At Highland Hospice we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, innovation, and individuality is one of the reasons we are a first-choice health employer in the Highlands! We are passionate about our services and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...

• Access to The Blue light discount scheme giving access to fifteen thousand discounts across well-known retailers and local businesses across a large span of categories
• Access to a wide range of health benefits and services via HSF flexible schemes which can reimburse you up to 100% for a wide range of health care costs.
• Free access to our employee assistance program that provides you with counselling services, financial advice, mental health support and more to help overcome any personal or workplace challenges.
• Generous holiday entitlement with a buy more or sell some option
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension with addition contribution matching and Death in Service Benefit
• Discounted meals in our cafe prepared freshly every morning
• Plus access to many more schemes and enhanced benefits.

This post is subject to a PVG check.

Informal enquiries can be made to Sue McKelvie, Facilities Co-ordinator on 01463 243132 or [e-mail]

Full job description and Highland Hospice application forms are available at:

Maintenance Assistant | Highland Hospice

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Highland Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail]

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.