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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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Position:
An opportunity has arisen in the East Sector Estates Department for a suitably experienced Mechanical Technician within University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock.
What you will do:
To assist in the provision of a comprehensive multi-site installation, maintenance and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) service and to maximise the efficiency and quality of the mechanical, electrical and environmental services of NHS Ayrshire & Arran using resources available.
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.
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. You will have completed a recognised apprenticeship and having gained extensive experience in this field
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week
Shift Pattern:
8.00am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.30pm Friday
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.
Driving licence/Car ownership:
Driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.