Multi Skilled Technician Mechanical bias

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Hospital; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

4-day week local arrangement

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Multi Skilled Trades Technician to cover Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. The role involves maintenance of building services, plant and equipment across mechanical, plumbing and electrical trades to support high-quality patient care.

The post offers a 36-hour week, access to NHS Scotland pension, enhanced pay for evenings/weekends/overtime, and development opportunities. On-call rota and 4-day week options may apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified trade with formal recognised qualification.
• UK driving license (essential).
• Experience in heating, boiler plant, pumps and ventilation in health care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance of building services, plant and equipment.
• Repair and upkeep to support patient care and hospital operations.

Skills

Mechanical fitter

Heating engineer

Multi skilled

Education

Recognised qualification

Job description

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 covering Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. 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 -

• Mechanical fitter/heating engineer(multi skilled)
• A current UK driving license is essential.
• Applicants must have served a recognised qualification as detailed in the job description.
• Experience in heating services, 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 1:6 on-call rota.

What We Can Offer You -

• 36 hour working week.
• 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 - 4.30pm, 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]

Job Ref: 260450

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 7th October 2026

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.