Maintenance Craftsman (Plumber)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran Wishaw, Scotland Jan 28, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

This Job role in Scotland Will Be Reduced, Scotland is focused on for further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description. It would suit someone who can bring safe technical practice, diagnostics, customer communication, and reliable completion of repairs to the role.

Who the work supports

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. 37 per week (8.00am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday).

Engineering work involved

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description. A City & Guilds Craft Certificate/Level 3 Certificate, or equivalent for the trade is essential. 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.

What helps in this technical role

Safe technical practice, diagnostics, customer communication, and reliable completion of repairs.

Technical skills and requirements

  • This post is offered on a permanent basis.
  • Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Job details

  • Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
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