Maintenance Craftsman; Joiner

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Craftsman (Joiner) within our Estates Department based at University Hospital Ayr.

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36 per week (8.00am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday) With the requirement to participate in an on‑call rota

This post is offered on a permanent basis

A UK car licence is essential to this role.

Following completion of a recognised apprenticeship and having gained extensive experience in this field, you will be part of a team reporting directly to the Building Supervisor, responsible for the delivery of building services within a hospital environment and across community premises. You should be able to demonstrate versatility and experience on a range of complex building maintenance work task schedules in addition to being an effective communicator.

A City & Guilds apprenticeship in an appropriate building trade related discipline is essential. Previous experience of undertaking building maintenance work within a hospital environment would be an advantage.

You will also be required to take part in an on call rota and be able to work at other hospitals within Ayrshire to meet the demands of the service. Due to the requirement to participate in an on call rota it is desirable that the successful applicant should live no more than 30 minutes travelling time from the hospital.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full‑time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Contact:
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Paul Reid, Estate Officer on or alternatively by email to