Maintenance Technician-Estates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is within 5 over 7 days to include night shift and weekends.

An exciting opportunity is now available within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for a motivated and skilled Maintenance Technician (with a mechanical bias). The position is based at Greater Glasgow and Clydes laundry unit at Hillington Industrial Estate in Glasgow.

The post(s) requires applicant(s) to have completed a recognised and registered apprenticeship in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering equivalent to SVQ Level 4 Higher National Diploma, Modern Apprenticeship Level 4, Professional Development Awards (SCQF 8-9) You should have a proven track record that demonstrates your practical core skills and application within your trade.

The necessary qualifications and/or experience are described in the attached Job Description.

It would be desirable to have:

• A level of knowledge, understanding and experience of complex electrical / engineering systems in large healthcare premises. This includes a good understanding of new boiler technology and controls, PLC controls and Compressed air systems. 
• Experience and understanding of industrial laundry machinery & operations would be advantageous.

The successful applicant(s) will also have responsibilities to assist with training and education of apprentices and adult trainees ensuring they gain the necessary training and experience to meet the needs of their training program. This will also include some work with managers to identify and set up the training programs.

This role is eligible for a pay enhancement due to shifts and weekend work.

Please contact Paul Meahan for an informal discussion.paul.meahan@nhs.scot

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 27th October 2024

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

Informal contact: Bryce Lever, Estates Supervisor (Laundry), Mob:

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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.

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