Relief Switchboard Operator

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 690 000 - 752 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Africa provides an opportunity for a Maintenance Engineering Fitter/Craftsperson at Lorn and Islands Hospital. The candidate must have a relevant trades qualification and significant maintenance experience. Responsibilities include maintenance tasks, participating in an on-call rota, and using computerized systems. A driving licence is essential. The role offers a starting salary of £30,353 with benefits including annual leave and on-call payments.

Benefits

Starting salary £30,353

On-call payment

Long-term retention premium

Annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a maintenance environment.
• Willingness to work throughout Argyll & Bute HSCP.
• Full current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Participate on an on-call rota for Lorn and Islands Hospital.
• Carry out maintenance tasks in a hospital setting.
• Utilize computerized maintenance systems.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Familiarity with computerized maintenance systems

Flexibility in work

Education

Relevant trades qualification

Job description

Overview

NHS Highland Estates Dept. requires a Maintenance Engineering Fitter/Craftsperson based at Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban. Applicants should have an appropriate and relevant trades qualification with significant experience in a maintenance environment. Familiarity and use of computerised maintenance systems is desirable and a flexible approach to work is essential as is the willingness to work throughout Argyll & Bute HSCP. The successful candidate will be required to participate on an on-call rota for Lorn and Islands Hospital, which will normally be 1 week in 4. A full current driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate on an on-call rota for Lorn and Islands Hospital (normally 1 week in 4).
• Carry out maintenance tasks in a hospital setting in line with qualifications and experience.
• Utilise computerised maintenance systems where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Appropriate and relevant trades qualification with significant experience in a maintenance environment.
• Familiarity with computerised maintenance systems is desirable.
• Willingness to work throughout Argyll & Bute HSCP.
• Full current driving licence is essential.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary is £30,353 per annum for 37 hours per week, rising to £33,016.
• Payments for on-call are approximately £216.63 per week on call.
• Long-term retention and recruitment premium of approximately £3,900 per annum (subject to regular review).
• Annual leave entitlement starts at 27 days, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service (+ 8 days public holidays).

Additional Information

Informal enquiries to: Robert Wright

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).