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Caretaker / Handyperson - Business Support
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Caretaker / Handyperson - Business Support
Caretaker/Maintenance Assistant
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) One of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing 40,000+ staff across clinical and non-clinical roles.
About the Role
- Band 2 Staff: Not eligible for Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship.
- Other roles assessed based on Home Office immigration requirements. A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) will only be issued if eligible.
The Caretaker/Maintenance Assistant ensures a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment at the Gorbals Health & Care Centre. Responsibilities include:
- General maintenance & portering duties
- Minor new work & repairs (e.g. furniture assembly, lighting, partitioning)
- Security duties (locking/unlocking premises when needed)
- Liaison with internal teams, contractors, GPs, and building users
Initial training provided, but candidates must demonstrate competence in minor tasks. Work requires little supervision, but managers are available for support.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Caretaking
- Perform minor works (lamps, starters, shelving, wall washing, minor painting/plastering)
- Clear blocked toilets/sinks
- Set up clinics, meeting rooms
- Collect/distribute mail & stores
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Safety & Compliance
- Secure premises & entrance grounds
- Report damage, unauthorised access, or spills to CHP Administrator
- Ensure worse waste disposal aligns with NHS risk policies
Administrative Functions
- Distribute stores & goods to departments
- Input data (desirable)
- Follow NHS G&C protocols with discretion
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Competence in minor maintenance tasks (on-the-job training provided)
- Good written/verbal communication
- Teamwork & initiative
- Priority management & decision-making
- Flexibility to adapt workload
Desirable
- Experience in caretaking, portering, or maintenance (especially in healthcare settings)
- Building industry skills (characterized/semi-skilled)
- Keyboard/data input proficiency (e.g. payroll, booking systems)
Duration, Location & Working Pattern
- Time: Permanent (part-time)
- Hours: 14.5 hours/week (pro-rata pay)
- Venue: Gorbals Health & Care Centre
- Shift Hours:
- Mon–Wed, Fri: 7:00 am–9:45 am
- Thu: 7:00 am–10:30 am
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What We Offer
Employee Support
- NHS Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Learning bursaries & e-learning
Benefits & Recognition
- *27+ days annual leave (with public holidays included)
- NHS Pension Scheme (with life insurance)
- Salary sacrifice car benefit scheme
- Pay-for-public-holidays
- NHS discounts (e.g. retail, entertainment)
- Confidential mental health support
*Annual leave increases with service length.
How to Claim Your Space in Healthcare
Interested? Contact: Linda Gallacher Business Support Manager 📞 07818 002862 | ✉️ Linda.Gallacher@nhs.scot
Diversity & Employment Commitment
- NHS Scotland welcomes applicants from all backgrounds
- Armed forces covenant supported – military experience recognised
- Flexibility welcome for part-time roles (negotiation during recruitment)
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