Mechanical Technician; Maintenance Technician

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, and to provide technical expertise when required. This includes operating and maintaining safe and efficient systems of work for all building services, and assisting other trades as needed to accommodate service requirements.

To provide mechanical services to meet the needs of NHS GG&C Health Board by operating an efficient and effective estates service within the Board’s Healthcare Facilities, ensuring the safe delivery of patient care and delivering a planned maintenance, repair and installation service that 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 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, and may 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.
• Exhibit objective problem‑solving skills and good awareness of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Be self‑motivated, adaptable, innovative, and maintain a professional, constructive and positive 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.
• 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 become a certified competent person, undertaking specialist and refresher training as needed.
• Broad understanding of other engineering trades to support effective cross‑disciplinary work.
• Sufficient computer skills to operate digital systems, record information, and support technical tasks.

• Demonstrate formal Health & Safety training and 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 equivalent, or City & Guilds trade qualification.
• HNC/HND in a relevant trade discipline or…