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.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
A permanent opportunity has arisen for the post of Maintenance Assistant’s based at Ninewells Hospital, Angus Community (Stracathro Hospital), Dundee Community (Royal Victoria Hospital) and Perth & Kinross (Perth Royal Infirmary) with regular travel and work at other sites within Tayside.
The post holder requires recognised engineering or building related experience with demonstrable ability to work on technical plant and hold a current Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Safe to work certificate or equivalent.
The post holder will act as a semi skilled Maintenance Assistant to provide maintenance services to meet the needs of the Estate service provision.
To install, repair and maintain equipment within all properties of the Organisation in order that the equipment can carry out its intended purpose safely, and to ensure the smooth operation of the mechanical systems within the Organisation.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Inductions standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to: TAY.PropertyEstatesRecruitment@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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