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Maintenance Technician - Estates
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Maintenance Technician - Estates
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician Roles – Mechanical & Electrical
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 people across clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care services to 1.15 million residents, with an additional reach of 2.2 million via regional and national services.
Key Details
Shift Pattern
- Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 08:00 – 15:30
- Pattern: 5-week shift rota
Available Roles
Three posts are available—mechanical and electrical candidates can apply to either role. Please specify in your application which position you are applying for:
🔧 Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)
Job Location
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
About the Role
Join the Operational Estates team to deliver reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the hospital campus as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical).
The successful candidate will:
- Carry out mechanical tasks as the primary responsibility.
- Work within a multi-skilled technical team, contributing to specialist technical services across all building disciplines, including:
- Plumbing
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
- Building systems
- Electrical systems (note: while primary role is mechanical, cross-trade duties may be required)
- Accept a variety of cross-trade duties post-training to deliver a high standard of service.
- Plan, prioritise, and manage workloads efficiently.
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Requirements
- Time-served mechanical engineer with a recognised mechanical apprenticeship.
- Qualifications to SVQ or HNC level (or currently working towards this).
- Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship experience.
- Experience in hospital estates maintenance is desirable.
⚡ Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
Job Location
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
About the Role
Join the Operational Estates team to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the hospital campus as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical).
The successful candidate will:
- Perform electrical tasks as the primary responsibility.
- Work within a multi-skilled technical team, supporting maintenance across all building services disciplines, including:
- Mechanical systems
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Building systems (note: while primary role is electrical, cross-trade duties may be required)
- Accept a variety of cross-trade duties post-training to deliver high-quality, efficient service.
- Plan, prioritise, and manage workloads effectively.
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Requirements
- Time-served electrician qualified to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship, with qualifications to SVQ or HNC level.
- Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship experience.
- Hospital estates maintenance experience is highly desirable.
General Information & Inclusion
Working Hours & Pay Adjustment
- From 1 April 2026, the full-time working week reduces from 37 to 36 hours, with part-time hours adjusted pro-rata.
- No loss of pay—the hourly rate will increase to maintain wages.
Diversity & Inclusion
- Works-friendly employer: NHSGGC supports the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising skills and qualifications from the Armed Forces Community.
- Committed to diversity: We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
- Flexible working: We encourage and support flexible working arrangements where feasible.
Application Process
- No use of AI/GPT: Responses must be original—not generated, drafted, or modified by AI or automation. Authenticity is mandatory.
- Recruitment support: For log-in issues, contact the relevant team in advance.
Contact for Informal Enquiries Estates Manager – Craig Johnston 📧 Craig.Johnston@ggc.scot.nhs.uk 📞 +44 (0)141 232 7434
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