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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
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The post holder joins a Team of Estates Workforce who are professionally responsible for meeting the organisations key objectives, for the delivery of patient care by the provision of Effective, Efficient and Safe Operation & Maintenance of Estates Services & Systems. We are committed to the delivery of outstanding care for our patients. The successful candidate will need to share this commitment and demonstrate our values while undertaking their duties in this role.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Stobhill Hospital/HSCP Estates Department are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and hardworking Painter to join the team, the post requires to maintain a wide range of buildings where necessary
- Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00hrs, Friday 08:00 to 15:30hrs
- The NHS delivers services around the clock services and this post may require the successful candidate to participate to Work Out with Normal Hours due to Access Restrictions
Key responsibilities:
- Compliance with Statutory Requirements & Mandatory NHS Healthcare Standards & Guidelines, for the day-to-day operational activities of the Estates Department
- Participate in the use of FM First PPM & Reactive Maintenance System to ensure delivery of Statutory Compliance and Effective Maintenance & Repairs relating to Painting and Decorating to meet requirements of Audit Standards, Decoration Programme and Minor Works
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Recognised and registered CITB (or equivalent) craft Apprenticeship or City & Guilds appropriate qualification. Competent tradesperson with extensive relevant experience in building fabric maintenance some of which should preferably have been acquired in the health care sector.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Informal Contact : Michael Carroll, 07929 053 991, michael.carroll2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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