Multi Skilled Trades Technician - Electrical bias

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Hospital; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Enhanced pay for evening, weekend and

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave 35-41 days

4 day working week option

Long weekend every fortnight

Job summary

NHS Highland is advertising a full-time Multi Skilled Trades Technician within our Estates Department to cover Inverness, Ross and Skye communities. The role involves mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance of building services.

An electrical background is essential, a current UK driving license is required, and a recognised electrical qualification is detailed in the job description. A team-focused, adaptable candidate who can handle on-call duties is sought.

Qualifications

• An electrical background is essential, but training will be provided.
• A current UK driving licence is essential.
• Recognised electrical qualification as detailed in the job description.
• Experience in heating, boiler plant, pumps or ventilation in healthcare is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment.
• Contribute to the provision of excellent patient care through reliable systems.
• Be a great team player, self-motivated and comfortable with remote working.
• Be flexible to cover shifts and participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Electrical background

Driving licence

Electrical qualification

Heating services experience

Healthcare environment

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 Heath 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? (3 posts available)

At NHS Highland we have a full-time vacancy within our Estates Department for a Multi Skilled Trades Technician covering the Inverness/Ross/Skye Community Areas

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 - (3 posts available)

• An Electrical background is essential, but some training will be provided.
• A current UK driving license is essential.
• Applicants must have served a recognised Electrical 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 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

Steven Mackenzie

[e-mail]

07990 348310