Mechanical Technician
NHS Scotland
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Kilmarnock, Scotland
Contract type: Contractor
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.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Technician based at University Hospital Crosshouse.
What You Will Do
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 Mechanical Supervisor, responsible for the delivery of engineering services within a hospital environment and across community premises.
You should be able to demonstrate versatility and experience on a range of complex mechanical engineering maintenance work task schedules in addition to being an effective communicator.
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.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
A City & Guilds Craft Certificate/Level 3 Certificate, or equivalent for the trade is essential. Experience in building services within a hospital environment including heating ventilation, air conditioning, decontamination would be an advantage.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours: 37 per week (8.00am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday)
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
Informal enquiries to John McEwan, Estate Manager on 01563 827395 or alternatively by email to [email protected]
Additional Information For Overseas Candidates
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.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
Additional Information For All Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Technician based at University Hospital Crosshouse.
What You Will Do
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 Mechanical Supervisor, responsible for the delivery of engineering services within a hospital environment and across community premises.
You should be able to demonstrate versatility and experience on a range of complex mechanical engineering maintenance work task schedules in addition to being an effective communicator.
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.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
A City & Guilds Craft Certificate/Level 3 Certificate, or equivalent for the trade is essential. Experience in building services within a hospital environment including heating ventilation, air conditioning, decontamination would be an advantage.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours: 37 per week (8.00am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday)
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
Informal enquiries to John McEwan, Estate Manager on 01563 827395 or alternatively by email to [email protected]
Additional Information For Overseas Candidates
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.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
Additional Information For All Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
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- Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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