Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)

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.

About the role

A permanent opportunity has arisen for the post of Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) based at Royal Victoria Hospital to serve within the Dundee Community area, with regular travel and work at other sites within Tayside.

Requirements

• Recognised and registered EITB or CITB (or equivalent) craft apprenticeship
• HNC/ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds 205 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or City and Guild 214 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or equivalent approved qualification
• In special circumstances, equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Act as a fully trained and certificated Mechanical Fitter to provide mechanical maintenance services to meet the needs of the Estate service provision
• Install, repair, modify and maintain mechanical equipment within all properties of the Organisation to ensure the equipment can carry out its intended purpose safely
• Ensure the smooth operation of the mechanical systems within the Organisation
• Participate in an out of hours on call rota
• Achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland
• Comply with the Code of Conduct throughout employment