NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
The post holder must be a time-served plumber, qualified to HNC level, with sufficient post-apprenticeship experience.
While the primary role of the post holder will be to carry out plumbing tasks, this role also has an emphasis on supporting the Estates Manager with all aspects of water compliance & maintenance.
They will be part of a multi-skilled technical team and will be responsible for the delivery of specialist technical services for a wide range of duties in relation to all disciplines of building services, including, but not limited to, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. It is essential that the post holder accepts a wide range of cross trade duties so as to deliver a high standard of service.
The successful applicant 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 training programs.
This post is eligible for pay enhancements.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Royal Alexandria Hospital, Corsebar Road, Paisley, PA2 9PN
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Permanent Contract
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Full-time position (36 hours per week)
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Shift Pattern for this post are Day shifts throughout Monday to Friday
Key responsibilities:
- Provide a safe and comfortable environment for the provision of clinical care
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Ascertain desired action using acquired skills and abilities to expedite best solution for desired outcome and assist putting solutions into practice
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Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance in accordance with organisational and manufacturers recommendation, using appropriate tools, test equipment and recording details of work carried out, to prevent breakdowns and maintain optimal operational ability.
- Respond to breakdowns, evaluate situation and take corrective action to ensure minimal disruption and damage.
- In depth effective use of BMS (Building Management System) computer to set parameters and record data on a wide range of building services to provide correct environmental conditions throughout the hospital and provide an early warning of service faults ( Medical gas, heating, water, power etc. )
- Maintain repair & commission patient related equipment & services such as sterilisers, washer disinfectors, Operating lights and Tables, Dental Chairs, Medical gas, plant etc. to maintain and ensure there is a safe environment for staff and patients in these areas
- Carry out checks, repair, test and maintain specialised multi-faceted hospital equipment o e.g. sterilisers, washer-disinfectors to the required standards as per SHTM 2030 Pt 3 Validation and verification Washer-disinfectors & SHTM 2010 Pt 3 Validation and verification Sterilisation
- Measure up jobs for new installations and alterations, check plan drawings & on site plans, work out best route to run supplies and services, measure up & advise Supervisor of materials required to complete work.
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Work as a highly skilled competent person to maintain Medical Gas Piped Systems & associated gas supply plant & equipment in compliance with Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM 02-01) Pt B: Operational Management to ensure a safe supply for patient use. Following completion of one week’s formal training and certification and appointed in writing by the MGPS authorised person (One week Refresher Training and revalidation required every three years) ·
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Carry out checks of medical gas plant including main liquid oxygen tanks, nitrous oxide and medical air manifolds, vacuum and medical air compressors and obtain the necessary formal qualifications named above to provide safe delivery of medical gases to all patients
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Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Served a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing. Equivalent to SVQ Level 4 Higher National Diploma, Modern Apprenticeship - Level 4, Professional Development Awards (SCQF - 8-9)
- Knowledge of procedures for mechanical and gas maintenance and repair of electrical equipment; BTEC/ HNC Level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience
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Have successfully completed a recognised course of Multi skilling training to enable full flexible working across all 3 disciplines
- Working Knowledge of National NHS Scotland Technical Standards, “Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTMs)” operational & management procedures.
- Ability to work unsupervised
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Martin Gallagher, Site Manager Operational Estates, On 07814 086 970 or email [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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