Mechanical Maintenance Technician; Multi-Skilled

Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Multi‑Skilled)

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and hardworking Mechanical Multi‑Skilled Technician to support the Estates Department at Gartnavel General Hospital. This is a permanent, full‑time (37 hours per week) position with a shift pattern of Monday‑Thursday 8 am‑4 pm and Friday 8 am‑3:30 pm.

• Provide technical expertise when required, including operating and maintaining safe and efficient systems of work for all building services.
• Provide mechanical services support to meet the needs of NHS GG&C Health Board, operating an efficient and effective estates service within the Boards Healthcare Facilities to ensure the safe delivery of patient care and delivering a planned maintenance, repair and installation service which represents quality and value for money at all times.
• Examine and inspect faults in plant and machinery, establish and recommend how faults may be repaired and discuss with managers / heads of departments regarding the possible effect on wards, theatres, patient etc.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance using work requests and complete all records and documentation required.
• Work to NHS GG&C Health and Safety and SHTM Policies and Procedures.
• Undertake minor alterations and modifications to existing services.
• Organise and manage day‑to‑day workload and priorities.

• Recognised and registered EITB or CITB (or equivalent) craft apprenticeship or City & Guilds appropriate qualification. Competent tradesperson with extensive relevant experience in building maintenance, preferably acquired in the health‑care sector.
• HNC or equivalent in a core subject with additional qualifications as required in the non‑core skills is essential.
• Individuals will require training to be certified as a Competent Person, undertaking specialist and refresher training as required to perform the duties of the post.
• Demonstrated commitment to NHS values and the ability to work in a patient‑focused environment.

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rated, but a corresponding increase in hourly rate will ensure pay is not affected.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC pledges its commitment to being a Forces‑Friendly Employer.

We support work‑life balance and offer flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, flexible arrangements are discussed during the recruitment process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. Use of AI or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. Failure to comply may result in application withdrawal.

For application portal/log‑in issues, please contact the Recruitment Service in the first instance.

For more information, please contact Graeme Hendry, Estates Manager, , graeme.hendryt.