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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Assistant within Estates Department based at University Hospital Crosshouse.
Hours and Shift Pattern:
36 per week (8.00am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday
This post is offered on a permanent basis.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
What you will do:
Reporting to the Building Supervisor you will be part of a team responsible for supporting the delivery of a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance activities including minor repair work.
Based at University Hospital Crosshouse, you will also cover all community based properties within the East Sector.
You should be able to demonstrate versatility and experience on a range of maintenance work task schedules in addition to being an effective communicator and have an awareness of workshop health and safety procedures.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
1. Previous working experience of undertaking maintenance work within a hospital environment would be an advantage.
2. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
3. Confined Spaces training
4. Fire Safety/Training
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Full UK Driving Licence
Full UK driving licence is essential to this role.
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