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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.
An opportunity has arisen in the South Sector Estates Department for a suitably experienced Mechanical Technician.
A City & Guilds Craft Certificate/Level 3 Certificate, or equivalent for the trade is essential. Experience in building services within a hospital environment including heating ventilation, air conditioning, decontamination would be an advantage.
Following completion of a recognised apprenticeship and having gained extensive experience in this field, you will be part of a team reporting directly to the Mechanical Supervisor, responsible for the delivery of engineering services within a hospital environment and across community premises.
You should be able to demonstrate versatility and experience on a range of complex mechanical engineering maintenance work task schedules in addition to being an effective communicator.
You will also be required to take part in an on call rota and be able to work at other hospitals within Ayrshire to meet the demands of the service. Due to the requirement to participate in an on call rota it is desirable that the successful applicant should live no more than 30 minutes travelling time from the hospital.
A driving license is essential for this post.
Hours: 37.5 per week (8.00am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.30pm Friday)
Informal enquiries to Andrew McDerment, Estate Officer/ Authorised Person on 01292 614369 or alternatively by email to Andrew.McDerment@aapct.scot.nhs.uk