Job details
- Job reference: 257217
- Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
- Job closing date: 02/09/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: University Hospital Crosshouse
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 19/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Department: Estates
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 - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Craftsman (Plumber) within our Estates Department based at University Hospital Crosshouse
Hours & Shift Pattern:36 per week (8.00am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday)With the requirement to participate in an on-call rota
This post is offered on a permanent basis
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 Plumbing 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 plumbing 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 the control of Legionella in hot and cold water systems would be an advantage.
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 requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A UK car licence is essential to this role.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact:
John McEwan, Estate Manager on 01563 827395 or alternatively by email to john.mcewan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
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.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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This advert is for Maintenance Craftsman (Plumber) with NHS Ayrshire and Arran in University Hospital Crosshouse, GB. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £34,544 - £43,039. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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