Maintenance Technician (Plumbing Core Trade)

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 is  Day Shift Monday to Friday  plus On-Call Requirement

An exciting opportunity has become available for motivated and skilled Maintenance Technicians with a Plumbing / Heating engineering background within the Estates Department, Vale of Leven Hospital.

You will be based at Vale of Leven Hospital and will be required to work on all sites and properties within the remit of department as routinely required.

The department role is to provide a safe, effective and efficient estates service to support clinical and administration activities within Healthcare and Acute Hospital Facilities.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing planned and breakdown maintenance and repair services in relation to all aspects of engineering and building services, plant and equipment.

You will be required to have completed a recognized and registered apprenticeship with post apprenticeship experience in Plumbing 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. In addition to your core trade it is expected that you will undertake work of other disciplines for which training will be provided as necessary.

You will be in possession of:

HNC, B/Tech or City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Craft qualification or equal and approved.

A current full UK Drivers Licence for category B class of vehicle is essential.

Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota to meet the needs and requirements of the service is required.

On occasion you will be required to work un-scheduled overtime or unsocial hours to undertake and or complete emergency repairs to ensure continuity of service.

Informal Contact: Mr John Menzies, John.menzies2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, 

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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