Job details
- Job reference: 254743
- Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
- Job closing date: 06/08/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 23/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Estates Maintenance
NHS GRAMPIAN
Maintenance (Plumber) Worker Higher Level
NHS Grampian Estates Dept has an opportunity for a qualified, skilled Plumber Craftsperson to help us to provide our maintenance support service within Hospital and Healthcare facilities in Aberdeen.
This post is a permanent, full time post and offers excellent terms and conditions.
This post is a Band 4 position. Starting salary £31,537 + £4,200 approx. Recruitment and Retention Premier (not permanent) + 1 in 7 weeks on call approx. £1,500.
Applicants must have completed an apprenticeship and have experience working as part of a maintenance team with experience in Water hygiene and legionella control (SHMT 04-01), Water Service installation and distribution, Drainage system operation and maintenance.
Work will be based at the Foresterhill campus working as part of an in house maintenance team covering all trades.
Training in specialised aspects of the role will be provided and there are often opportunities for career progression for suitable candidates within the organisation.
Informal enquiries in the first instance to Colin Cruickshank Estates Officer Water lead - 01224 553527 .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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.
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
**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.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 4 Hospital Porter roles in Aberdeen
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Maintenance Plumber with NHS Grampian in Aberdeen, North of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 4 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £31,537 - £34,303. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (23 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.