Job details
- Job reference: 248642
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 30/06/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 04/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Maintenance and Technical Services
Maintenance and Technical Services (MaTS) are now recruiting for the following position:Maintenance and Technical Services (MaTS) are now recruiting for the following position:
Maintenance Assistant (Building Fabric biased)
36 hour per week
Permanent Role
Band 3 - £29,103 - £31,409
Maintenance Assistant post, with a bias towards the Built Environment, with a particular focus on maintaining and preserving building fabric items.
The post will be based at ARI Hospital, although there may be a requirement to assist in other locations, throughout the NHS Grampian portfolio, as activities dictate.
A general understanding of key building maintenance concepts and repair systems is required, where training opportunities will be provided to develop floor repair techniques, as part of an ongoing personal development plan.
To apply for this post, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Full Driving License
A general understanding of building maintenance techniques (theoretical and practical)
In addition to the competencies and qualifications noted above, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are;
- Care & Compassion
- Dignity & Respect
- Openness, Honesty & Responsibility
- Quality & Teamwork
Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team
Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 26th of June 2026
For informal discussion, Leslie Duncan - leslie.duncan@nhs.scot / 01224 553655
please contact: 01224 553655
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.
Maintenance and Technical Services (MaTS) are now recruiting for the following position:Maintenance and Technical Services (MaTS) are now recruiting for the following position:
Maintenance Assistant (Building Fabric biased)
36 hour per week
Permanent Role
Band 3 - £29,103 - £31,409
Maintenance Assistant post, with a bias towards the Built Environment, with a particular focus on maintaining and preserving building fabric items.
The post will be based at ARI Hospital, although there may be a requirement to assist in other locations, throughout the NHS Grampian portfolio, as activities dictate.
A general understanding of key building maintenance concepts and repair systems is required, where training opportunities will be provided to develop floor repair techniques, as part of an ongoing personal development plan.
To apply for this post, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Full Driving License
A general understanding of building maintenance techniques (theoretical and practical)
In addition to the competencies and qualifications noted above, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are;
- Care & Compassion
- Dignity & Respect
- Openness, Honesty & Responsibility
- Quality & Teamwork
Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team
Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 26th of June 2026
For informal discussion, Leslie Duncan - leslie.duncan@nhs.scot / 01224 553655
please contact: 01224 553655
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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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