Maintenance Technician - Estates

Job details

• Job reference: 252495
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 17/07/2026
• Job Type: Support Services
• Location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 02/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Estates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, 15:30 on a Friday or 5 week shift rota.

There are mechanical and electrical positions available. please outline which one you are applying for in your application.

Mechanical

Glasgow Royal Infirmary requires a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) to join the Operational Estates team to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the hospital campus.

The post holder must be a time served mechanical engineer, having completed a recognized mechanical apprenticeship, and qualified to SVQ/HNC level (or currently working towards this qualification), with a minimum of 5 years post apprenticeship experience.

While the primary role of the post holder will be to carry out mechanical tasks, they will be part of a multi-skilled technical team and will be responsible for the delivery of specialist technical services for a wide range of duties in relation to all disciplines of building services, including, but not limited to, plumbing, HVAC, building and electrical systems. It is essential that the post holder accepts a wide range of cross trade duties post training to deliver a high standard of service, whilst planning and prioritising their workload

Electrical

Glasgow Royal Infirmary requires a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to join the Operational Estates team to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the hospital campus.

The post holder must be a time served electrician and be qualified to the 18th edition wiring regulations. Have completed a recognized electrical apprenticeship, and qualified to SVQ/HNC level with a minimum of 5 years post apprenticeship experience.

While the primary role of the post holder will be to carry out electrical tasks, they will be part of a multi-skilled technical team and will be responsible for the delivery of specialist technical services for a wide range of duties in relation to all disciplines of building services, including, but not limited to, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, building and electrical systems. It is essential that the post holder accepts a wide range of cross trade duties post training to deliver a high standard of service, whilst planning and prioritising their workload.

3x posts available - both mechanical and electrical can apply.

Informal contact: Estates Manager, Craig Johnston, Craig.Johnston@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, 0141 232 7434

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

As from 1st April 2026, 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.

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognise the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.Relevant HR policies on our HR connect site.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, 15:30 on a Friday or 5 week shift rota.

There are mechanical and electrical positions available. please outline which one you are applying for in your application.

Mechanical

Glasgow Royal Infirmary requires a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) to join the Operational Estates team to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the hospital campus.

The post holder must be a time served mechanical engineer, having completed a recognized mechanical apprenticeship, and qualified to SVQ/HNC level (or currently working towards this qualification), with a minimum of 5 years post apprenticeship experience.

While the primary role of the post holder will be to carry out mechanical tasks, they will be part of a multi-skilled technical team and will be responsible for the delivery of specialist technical services for a wide range of duties in relation to all disciplines of building services, including, but not limited to, plumbing, HVAC, building and electrical systems. It is essential that the post holder accepts a wide range of cross trade duties post training to deliver a high standard of service, whilst planning and prioritising their workload

Electrical

Glasgow Royal Infirmary requires a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to join the Operational Estates team to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the hospital campus.

The post holder must be a time served electrician and be qualified to the 18th edition wiring regulations. Have completed a recognized electrical apprenticeship, and qualified to SVQ/HNC level with a minimum of 5 years post apprenticeship experience.

While the primary role of the post holder will be to carry out electrical tasks, they will be part of a multi-skilled technical team and will be responsible for the delivery of specialist technical services for a wide range of duties in relation to all disciplines of building services, including, but not limited to, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, building and electrical systems. It is essential that the post holder accepts a wide range of cross trade duties post training to deliver a high standard of service, whilst planning and prioritising their workload.

3x posts available - both mechanical and electrical can apply.

Informal contact: Estates Manager, Craig Johnston, Craig.Johnston@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, 0141 232 7434

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

As from 1st April 2026, 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.

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognise the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.Relevant HR policies on our HR connect site.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.