Maintenance Technician

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.

We are looking for a multi-skilled Technician to join our Facilities team at Carseview Centre, NHS Tayside’s primary adult acute mental health inpatient facility.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will provide a first-line maintenance service, including reactive, preventative, and emergency works across a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and building systems. You will play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to a 24/7 service, including participation in a shift rota covering on call, weekends, and public holidays. Deliver planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor improvement works. The key responsibilities for this post include:

• Diagnose and resolve complex faults across multiple engineering systems
• HVAC systems, boilers, and ventilation
• Electrical distribution, lighting, and fire alarms
• Emergency generators and standby systems
• Water, drainage, and medical gas systems

Provide technical support and supervision to contractors and junior staff

Act as a point of contact for permits to work and contractor management

Respond to emergency situations including:

Fire alarms

Equipment breakdowns

Lift entrapments

Damage to Infrastructure

Ensure all work complies with health & safety legislation and NHS standards

Maintain accurate records using electronic maintenance systems

We are seeking an adaptable and skilled technician who:

• Holds a recognised apprenticeship (CITB/EITB or equivalent) and relevant engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds / ONC / BTEC)
• Has significant experience in multi-skilled maintenance, ideally within a healthcare or complex environment
• Demonstrates strong knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and building services systems
• Has the ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure, particularly during out-of-hours shifts
• Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Is flexible and committed to delivering a high-quality, responsive maintenance service

Essential requirements include:

• Competency in relevant systems (e.g. LV electrical, medical gases)
• Working knowledge across multiple trades
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development

Informal enquiries to Maggie Simeon or Andy Kyle on

Hours of work are: 36

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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