Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrician)

Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrician) (Ref: 169270)

Fixed term for 3 years

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £30,229 - £37,664 per annum

Distant Island Allowance of £2,256 per annum (pro rata for part-time & fixed term positions)

Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

This contract is fixed-term for 3 years. The reason for the fixed-term contract is due to organisational changes in staff structure.

We are looking for a Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrician) to assist in the inspection and upkeep of all NHS property & systems and to ensure that routine planned / breakdown maintenance & fault finding on electrical systems is carried out. You will have particular responsibilities for fixed electrical cabling & distribution systems, plant & equipment, electrical & control systems relating to heating & ventilation systems, steam boilers, compressors, stand-by generators, domestic boilers, sterilization plant, hospital beds, trolleys & floor cleaning equipment.  This is not a comprehensive list of duties but is indicative of the wide range of equipment within the NHS Estate that you will be expected to service & maintain.

You will be an experienced engineer with an electrical background & will possess a recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering, City & Guilds Certificate or equivalent. You will be able to work on your own initiative, must possess a full driving licence.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work.  Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland.  To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/

For an informal discussion, please contact Stephen Lamming, Maintenance Manager on 01595 743239 / 07795446150

Closing date:            14/01/2024

For more information and to apply:

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