About The Organisation
As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference.
Our modern healthcare facility, The Balfour, brings together inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices and the Scottish Ambulance Service. We’re also investing in services across our outer isles, ensuring high‑quality care reaches every corner of Orkney.
We are guided by our core values that shape everything we do – Open and honest, Respect and Kindness – from how we care for our patients to how we support each other as colleagues.
About Orkney
With over 70 islands – 20 of them inhabited – Orkney offers a unique blend of natural beauty, close‑knit community and an opportunity for adventure. From dramatic coastlines and rare wildlife to rich cultural traditions and active lifestyles, it’s a place where compassion thrives and every day brings something new. Regularly named one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney offers a lifestyle that’s both fulfilling and inspiring.
The Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates Department for a Multi‑skilled Maintenance Technician – Electrical. We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual to join our team, delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of plant and equipment throughout the NHS Orkney Board area.
This varied and rewarding role includes all variations of electrical testing and fault finding, the calibration and validation of sterilisation and decontamination equipment, ensuring associated plant is maintained to the highest standards and that accurate records are kept in line with regulatory requirements.
Designated post holder will also be supported to undertake specialist training and certification to develop new skills in a variety of multi‑skilled roles, enabling them to carry out key duties safely and effectively.
A flexible approach to working hours is essential, as the role may require adjustments to the standard working week to meet service needs. The successful candidate will also participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota, providing vital support to ensure continuity of service.
Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration
The post will be based at The Balfour. The successful candidate will work Full Time 36 hours per week (0800‑1600 Monday to Thursday and 0800‑1430 Friday). This post is Permanent. You must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post.
Benefits and Salary
The salary for this post is Band 5. If residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,719 pro‑rate per annum, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.
Additional benefits include an attractive pension scheme, a wide range of work‑life balance policies, an employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.
Qualifications
The successful applicant will be an experienced electrician in building services and be prepared to complete multi‑skilled training in several specialist healthcare related equipment as part of their role. They must share our commitment to outstanding care and demonstrate our values while undertaking their duties.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Orkney is an equal opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and particularly welcomes applications from groups of people currently under‑represented within the workforce. We are a committed participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.
Recruitment Process
Applicants will please comply with the requirement that all responses are original and authentic. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal from the application process. The advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Interview Date: Monday 1st of June 2026
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