Maintenance Shift Technician (Multi-Skilled)

NHS Scotland; Munster; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Scotland pension

Enhanced pay for evenings/weekends/oT

Training and development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Maintenance Shift Technician (Multi-Skilled) to cover Raigmore Hospital. The role involves mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance to support high‑quality patient care.

The successful candidate will have an apprenticeship in the trade, 5+ years of experience, and a valid UK driving licence. The post is full-time within the Estates Department with varied shifts including mornings, back shifts and nights.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing.
• Minimum 5 years' experience.
• Current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment.
• Respond to emergencies during shift rota.
• Work in accordance with current regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Apprenticeship in trade

5+ years experience

Regulations knowledge

Emergency response

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

UK driving license

Education

Apprenticeship / City & Guilds in trade

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 Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. 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?

At NHS Highland we have a full-time vacancy 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 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.

• Mon-Tues-Weds 7am - 2pm (flexible)
• Back Shift - 4pm -11pm
• Nights - 11pm - 7am

Weekends / Public Holidays

• 7am - 7pm
• 7pm - 7am

For informal enquiries please contact David Johnstone
Tel: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

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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. 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 our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork