Maintenance Technician-Estates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. Shift Pattern: Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 06.30-17.00 (Dayshift) (5 Days) Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday – 06.30-17.00 (Dayshift) (2 Days) Week 3: Sunday-Thursday – 22:00 to 07:00 (Nightshift) (5 Nights) An exciting opportunity is now available within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for a motivated and skilled Maintenance Technician (with a mechanical bias). The position is based at Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s laundry unit at Hillington Industrial Estate in Glasgow. The post(s) requires applicant(s) to have completed a recognised and registered apprenticeship in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering equivalent to SVQ Level 4 Higher National Diploma, Modern Apprenticeship – Level 4, Professional Development Awards (SCQF – 8-9). You should have a proven track record that demonstrates your practical core skills and application within your trade. The necessary qualifications and/or experience are described in the attached Job Description. It would be desirable to have a level of knowledge, understanding and experience of complex electrical / engineering systems in large healthcare premises. This includes a good understanding of new boiler technology and controls, PLC controls and Compressed air systems. Experience and understanding of industrial laundry machinery & operations would be advantageous. The successful applicant(s) will also have responsibilities to assist with training and education of apprentices and adult trainees ensuring they gain the necessary training and experience to meet the needs of their training program. This will also include some work with managers to identify and set up the training programs. This role is eligible for a pay enhancement due to shifts and weekend work. Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours. Please contact Bryce Lever for an informal discussion. INTERVIEW DATE: TBC Informal contact: Bryce Lever, Estates Supervisor (Laundry), Mob: 07814070862 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10/01/2026 INTERVIEW DATE: TBC Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. For application portal/log‑in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance. #J-18808-Ljbffr