Maintenance Fitter-Mechanical

Position

Mechanical Fitter (:)

Estates & Facilities Department

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility

• Band 4: £29,116 - £31,670 per annum (pro rata)
• 37 hours per week (reduced to 36 hours from 1/4/26 with hourly rate adjustment)
• Permanent
• May require wide travel to support services

• Provide technical support within Borders General Hospital and community properties
• Make safe repairs and maintain various mechanical services in hospital and community sites
• Operate and maintain industrial plant; work unsupervised; keep accurate records

• Experience in hospital services, steam/boiler, ventilation equipment and associated plant preferred
• Experience in operation and maintenance of industrial plant
• Ability to work unsupervised and keep accurate records

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

To work in the United Kingdom, permission must be demonstrated by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

Check eligibility to work in the UK. If you do not have the necessary eligibility, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible but is not guaranteed. Ensure you have an appropriate right before submitting your application.

PLEASE NOTE:

We cannot accept late applications, so please ensure your application is submitted early.

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.