Maintenance Craftsperson

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.

NHS Highland Estates Dept. requires a Maintenance Fitter/Plumber Craftsperson based at Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban.

Applicants should have an appropriate and relevant trades qualification with significant experience in a maintenance environment, preferably within the NHS or similar organisation.

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, including at times, overnight. A full current driving licence is essential.

The successful candidate will be required to participate on an on-call rota for Lorn and Islands Hospital, which normally will be 1 week in 4.

In addition to the base salary, on-call payments and long term recruitment and retention premium are applicable taking initial OTE to approximately £36k (plus overtime if required by service).

Interviews will be held at Lorn and Islands so only candidates able to attend in person should apply.

Annual leave entitlement starts at 27 days, rising to 33 days after 10 years service (+ 8 days public holidays).

Informal enquiries to: Robert Wright

email: robert.wright2@nhs.scot

Tel:

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.