Maintenance Shift Technician (Multi-Skilled)

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: 07483582448
email: [email protected]

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