Multi Skilled Technician Mechanical bias

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Have you got a trades background and looking for a new career?

At NHS Highland we have a full-time vacancy within our Estates Department for a Multi Skilled Trades Technician covering Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

The successful candidate will carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment, which contributes to the provision of excellent patient care.

What we are looking for -

- Mechanical fitter/heating engineer(multi skilled)

- A current UK driving license is essential.

- Applicants must have served a recognised qualification as detailed in the job description.

- Experience in heating services, boiler plant, pumps and ventilation systems within a health care environment would be advantageous.

- A great team player who is self-motivated and comfortable with remote working.

- A flexible approach to work is essential as variations to the standard working week may be necessary, to provide shift cover, and willing to participate in the 1:6 on-call rota.

What we can offer you -

-36 hour working week.

- Automatic enrolment in the competitive NHS Scotland pension scheme.

- Enhanced rates of pay for evening, weekend and overtime working.

- Training and Development opportunities.

- Generous annual leave entitlement, between 35 and 41 days (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service.

- Policies that enhance your work-life balance and shift patterns which include a local arrangement for 4 day working week (within Monday - Friday), working hours 7.00am - 4.30pm, with a long weekend every fortnight. This may be subject to change sometimes to ensure that we are able to provide a high level of service.

Informal enquiries to:

Graham Nelson

View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Job Ref: 260450
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 7th October 2026

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.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values .

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