Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician - Plumbing Bias

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Hospital; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Overtime pay

Training opportunities

Generous leave

4-day week

Job summary

NHS Highland has a full-time vacancy in its Estates Department for a Multi Skilled Trades Technician with a Plumbing Bias at Raigmore. The successful candidate will carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment, contributing to patient care.

We are looking for plumbing background, driving licence, and a recognised plumbing qualification; experience with electrical systems and boilers is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Plumbing background and qualified plumbing training.
• Current UK driving licence required.
• Experience with electrical systems is advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a healthcare environment and with on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment.
• Support high standards of patient care through reliable operations of estates systems.

Skills

Plumbing background

Driving licence

Team player

Electrical systems

Remote working

Education

Plumbing 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.

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 Multi Skilled Trades Technician with a Plumbing Bias at Raigmore

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

• An Plumbing background is essential, but some training will be provided.
• A current UK driving license is essential.
• Applicants must have served a recognised Plumbing qualification as detailed in the job description.
• Experience in electrical systems, steam 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 Graham Nelson: [e-mail] or 07890 629453

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