Maintenance Technician at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), Scotland’s largest NHS organisation and one of the largest in the UK, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Maintenance Technician.

About the Company

As a leading healthcare provider, NHSGGC manages a wide range of health services, including hospitals and General Practice, in collaboration with local authorities and the voluntary sector.

NHSGGC proudly serves the communities of:

– East Dunbartonshire

– East Renfrewshire

– Glasgow City

– Inverclyde

– Renfrewshire

– West Dunbartonshire

Apply today and become part of a trusted team dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Position: Maintenance Technician

Salary: £31,892 £39,734 per annum

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Vale of Leven General Hospital, Alexandria, Scotland, UK

About the Role

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Thursday, 8am-4pm, and Friday 8am-3.30pm (plus on call requirements).

A current full UK Drivers Licence for category ‘B’ class of vehicle is essential.

An exciting opportunity has become available for motivated and skilled Maintenance Technician’s with an electrical engineering background within the Estates Department, Vale of Leven Hospital.

You will be based at Vale of Leven Hospital and will be required to work on all sites and properties within the remit of department as routinely required.

The department role is to provide a safe, effective and efficient estates service to support clinical and administration activities within Healthcare and Acute Hospital Facilities.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing planned and breakdown maintenance and repair services in relation to all aspects of engineering and building services, plant and equipment.

You will be required to have completed a recognized and registered apprenticeship with post apprenticeship experience in Electrical Engineering equivalent to SVQ Level 4 Higher National Diploma, Modern Apprenticeship – Level 4, Professional Development Awards (SCQF – 8-9). You should have a proven track record that demonstrates your practical core skills and application within your trade. In addition to your core trade it is expected that you will undertake work of other disciplines for which training will be provided as necessary.

Main Duties

  • Install and commission machinery using installation manuals to ensure safety and in compliance with health and safety, and statuary regulations that benefits and provides a safe environment for the user and patient care
  • Interpret detailed manufacturers installation manuals and specification, technical data and wiring diagrams and schematic drawings for building services, systems, plant and equipment.
  • Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance in accordance with organisational and manufacturers recommendation, using appropriate tools, test equipment and recording details of work carried out, to prevent breakdowns and maintain optimal operational ability.
  • Respond to breakdowns, evaluate situation and take corrective action to ensure minimal disruption and damage.
  • In depth effective use of BMS (Building Management System) computer to set parameters and  record data on a wide range of  building services to provide correct environmental conditions throughout the hospital and provide an early warning of service faults ( Medical gas, heating, water, power etc. ) 
  • Maintain repair & commission patient related equipment & services such as sterilisers, washer disinfectors, Operating lights and Tables, Dental Chairs, Medical gas, plant etc. to maintain and ensure there is a safe environment for staff and patients in these areas
  • Carry out checks, repair, test and maintain specialised multi-faceted hospital equipment
  • e.g. sterilisers, washer-disinfectors to the required standards as per Hospital Technical Memorandum 2010 and 2030 for patient care and infection control
  • Measure up jobs for new installations and alterations, check plan drawings & on site plans, work out best route to run supplies and services, measure up & advise Supervisor of materials required to complete work.
  • Provide emergency response service for the safe release of trapped passengers from vertical transportation lifts (requires formal Training for the safe release of trapped passengers (annual refresher training).
  • Member of Fire Response Team, trained to operate as a member of a Fire Team to evacuate staff, patients and visitors in conjunction with Fire Officer and Fire Brigade in the event of a fire alert. (annual fire response team training)
  • Participation in an out-of-hours trade staff on-call rota at a required frequency to meet the needs and requirements of the service is essential.

Qualifications

  • HNC, B/Tech or City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Craft qualification or equal and approved.
  • Served a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing. Equivalent to SVQ Level 4 Higher National Diploma, Modern Apprenticeship –  Level 4, Professional Development Awards (SCQF – 8-9)
  • Have successfully completed a recognised course of Multi skilling training to enable full flexible working across all 3 disciplines
  • Working Knowledge of National NHS Scotland Technical Standards, “Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTMs)” operational & management procedures.
  • Ability to work unsupervised

Benefits

  • Join our team and benefit from extensive training and career progression opportunities.
  • Competitive salary

Certificate of Sponsorship Available

Applications from job seekers requiring sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.

For more details, click here to learn more and check your eligibility under the Supporting Documents.

Required Documents

  1. CV/Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply

Application Deadline

November 3, 2024