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:
Stobhill Hospital / HSCP Estates Department are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Multi-Skilled) to join the team.
The requirements of the post are to maintain a wide range of building services plant and equipment. Provide technical expertise when required, including operating and maintaining safe and efficient systems of work for all building services. You will be required to assist other trades, to accommodate the needs of the service.
To provide mechanical services to meet the needs of NHS GG&C Health Board, by operating an efficient and effective estates service within the Boards Healthcare Facilities, to ensure the safe delivery of patient care and delivering a planned maintenance, repair and installation service which represents quality and value for money at all times.
A full driving licence is essential.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This post is 36 hours per week, full-time and permanent.
Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 08:00 16:00 and Friday 08:00 14:30. The post holder will be required to participate in on-call duties as part of the on-call team, as required by the service.
You will be based at Stobhill Hospital, covering the Stobhill Campus and associated NHS GGC Health Centres, Clinics and buildings. You will be required to work anywhere in the North East NHS GGC area.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with:
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Health and Safety legislation
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Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM’s)
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Electrical regulations, Building standards and environmental regulations.
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Install, commission, maintain, and repair a wide range of building services, including electrical systems, HVAC, water and heating distribution, fire alarms and nurse call systems.
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance, record work, and ensure compliance with statutory and manufacturer standards.
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Operate and interpret Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor environmental conditions and detect early faults.
Health & Safety Duties
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Maintain uptodate training in all relevant H&S areas, including asbestos, confined spaces, working at height, and emergency first aid. Complete LearnPro training modules.
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Follow all organisational H&S policies and safe systems of work.
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Carry out risk assessments to protect personal safety and the safety of others.
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Objective thinker with effective problemsolving skills.
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Good awareness of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
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Selfmotivated, adaptable, innovative, and able to maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Working Style and Physical Requirements
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Able to work independently without supervision, often across the full NHS estate.
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Physically capable of regular walking and working in confined spaces, at height, and on ladders, lifts, or scaffolding.
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Expected to consistently project a professional, constructive and positive manner.
Technical Competence
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Able to work confidently as a competent person in specialist areas, including mechanical engineering, heating, ventilation and Legionella control.
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Further training will be required to be certified as a Competent Person, undertaking specialist and refresher training, as required to undertake the duties of the post.
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Broad understanding of other engineering trades, supporting effective crossdisciplinary work.
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Sufficient computer skills to operate digital systems, record information, and support technical tasks.
Safety, Training and Compliance
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Evidence of formal Health & Safety training, demonstrating understanding of safe systems of work and regulatory requirements.
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Hold a current full driving licence, enabling travel across sites as required.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Qualifications and Experience
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Recognised and registered EITB/CITB craft apprenticeship or equivalent, or City & Guilds trade qualification.
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HNC/HND in a relevant trade discipline or equivalent experience.
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Proven competence as a skilled tradesperson, with extensive buildingmaintenance experienceideally including work within healthcare environments.
Skills and Professional Qualities
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Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and training abilities.
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Customerfocused approach with a commitment to highquality service.
What we offer:
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:
Frank McGuire, Estates Manager, 07814 070858, [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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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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