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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.
A vacancy has arisen for a Maintenance Assistant within the Estates Department of NHS Highland. The successful applicant will be required to support the varied trade teams and carry out basic maintenance and repair of services, equipment & building fabric within Raigmore Hospital and across the NHS Highland area. A current driving licence is essential.
Applicants should have appropriate building maintenance experience preferably within a health care environment however, relevant experience in other industries is also considered advantageous.
Applicants must be able to work as part of a team, without supervision, often on remote sites.
A flexible approach to work is essential as variations to the standard working week may be necessary in order to provide the level of service required. Occasional overtime working will also be required to be undertaken as and when requested by Management.
Participation in a winter gritting on call rota at Raigmore is also required for this post.
Informal enquiries to: Ian MacLeod, Maintenance Supervisor: 07580322241
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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