Job details
- Job reference: 256967
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 02/09/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: Belford Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 17/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Estates
Have you got a construction and maintenance background and looking for a new career?
At NHS Highland we have a full-time vacancy within our Estates Department for an Estates Officer to cover NHSH in Lochaber .
The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and motivated and be able to react and think quickly on how to deal with breakdowns within the NHSH estate, manage small scale projects and efficiently arrange for contractors or in house trades teams to carry out maintenance work safely .
The post is primarily based at Belford Hospital, Fort William at the moment, there will be a requirement to travel to sites all over NHSH.
The position will require effective management and prioritisation to contribute to the provision of excellent patient care.
What we are looking for -
- Experience of managing a team and Contractors.
- A current UK driving licence is essential.
- Applicants must have a recognised qualifications as detailed in the job description.
- Experience within a health care environment would be advantageous.
- A great team player who is self-motivated.
- A flexible approach to work is essential as variations to the standard working week may be necessary and willing to participate in the 1:6 on-call rota.
What we can offer you -
- 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 - 5.00pm. This will be after an initial familiarisation training period from Monday to Friday for an agreed period. This may be subject to change sometimes to ensure that we are able to provide a high level of service.
Informal enquiries to: Allan Ross, tel: 07917 271776
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This advert is for Estates Officer with NHS Highland in Belford Hospital, GB. It is listed as a Band 6 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £43,231 - £52,679. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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