Maintenance Technician - Mechanical; Multi-Skilled

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Stobhill Hospital / HSCP Estates Department are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Multi‑Skilled) to join the team.

The requirements of the post are to maintain a wide range of building services plant and equipment. Provide technical expertise when required, including operating and maintaining safe and efficient systems of work for all building services. You will be required to assist other trades, to accommodate the needs of the service.

To provide mechanical services to meet the needs of NHS GG&C Health Board, by operating an efficient and effective estates service within the Boards Healthcare Facilities, to ensure the safe delivery of patient care and delivering a planned maintenance, repair and installation service which represents quality and value for money at all times.

A full driving licence is essential.

This post is 36 hours per week, full‑time and permanent.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:00 and Friday 08:00 – 14:30. The post holder will be required to participate in on‑call duties as part of the on‑call team, as required by the service.

You will be based at Stobhill Hospital, covering the Stobhill Campus and associated NHS GGC Health Centres, Clinics and buildings. You will be required to work anywhere in the North East NHS GGC area.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation
• Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM’s)
• Electrical regulations, Building standards and environmental regulations
• Install, commission, maintain, and repair a wide range of building services, including electrical systems, HVAC, water and heating distribution, fire alarms and nurse call systems
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, record work, and ensure compliance with statutory and manufacturer standards
• Operate and interpret Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor environmental conditions and detect early faults

• Maintain up‑to‑date training in all relevant H&S areas, including asbestos, confined spaces, working at height, and emergency first aid. Complete Learn Pro training modules.
• Follow all organisational H&S policies and safe systems of work.
• Carry out risk assessments to protect personal safety and the safety of others.
• Objective thinker with effective problem‑solving skills.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, innovative, and able to maintain a positive, professional attitude.

• Able to work independently without supervision, often across the full NHS estate.
• Physically capable of regular walking and working in confined spaces, at height, and on ladders, lifts, or scaffolding.
• Expected to consistently project a professional, constructive and positive manner.

• Able to work confidently as a competent person in specialist areas, including mechanical engineering, heating, ventilation and Legionella control.
• Further training will be required to be certified as a Competent Person, undertaking specialist and refresher training, as required to undertake the duties of the post.
• Broad understanding of other engineering trades, supporting effective cross‑disciplinary work.
• Sufficient computer skills to operate digital systems, record information, and support technical tasks.

• Evidence of formal Health & Safety training, demonstrating understanding of safe systems of work and regulatory requirements.
• Hold a current full driving licence, enabling travel across sites as required.

• Recognised and registered EITB/CITB craft apprenticeship or…