NHS Shetland
Porter / Maintenance Assistant
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Porter / Maintenance Assistant (Ref: 255434)
Fixed Term for 6 months
Full Time - 36 hours per week
Band 2 Salary £26,696 - £28.988 per annum (pro rata)
- with enhancements paid for Weekend Working
- Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
An opportunity has arisen to recruit within our Portering, Estates & Maintenance departments.
Suitable applicants will be expected to work across all areas within both Portering and Estates Services. A full clean driving licence is essential as duties may include delivering supplies and collecting waste throughout Shetland. There may be the occasional night shift cover for annual leave and sickness, sometimes at short notice carrying out all duties as per the job description.
Portering
Assisting the Portering Team undertaking duties in order to contribute to the provision of the smooth and efficient running of the Portering Service within NHS Shetland. Duties will include:
- transferring and escorting patients and visitors
- conveying samples and medical records
- working with medical gases
- delivering meals, equipment, mail and other items to and from the wards
- moving and checking vehicles and transporting waste
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We are looking for candidates with good communication skills who are able to work flexibly under pressure. Initial training and induction takes place in the first few days of starting post, then support from other colleagues will be provided until the new post holder is fully competent in all areas of work, their relevant paper work and procedures. A current full driving licence with no serious convictions is essential for this role.
Maintenance Assistant
Self-motivated persons to assist in carrying out routine maintenance across all NHS Shetland properties.
We are looking for candidates with a good level of general education, you will need experience, or at least an interest in maintenance. Good communication skills, computer literacy, pride in your work and the ability to work alone using your own initiative are all essential requirements. A current full driving licence is required to carry out this role.
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This contract is for a fixed-term period of 6 months. The reason for the fixed-term contract is to cover staff leave. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Stephen Lamming, Maintenance Manager, on 01595 74 3239 or 07795 446 150
Closing date: 30/8/26
Interview date: w/c 7/9/26
Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please visit our support centre: or call 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
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