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Band 5
Full-time

Maintenance Craftsman (Plumber)

NHS Ayrshire & ArranUniversity Hospital Crosshouse£34,544 - £43,039

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Band
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Hours / week
36

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Role summary

This is a permanent, full-time position for a Maintenance Craftsman (Plumber) within the Estates Department at University Hospital Crosshouse. The role involves delivering engineering services across hospital and community premises, participating in an on-call rota, and requires extensive experience in complex plumbing maintenance. A City & Guilds Craft Certificate/Level 3 Certificate is essential, along with a UK driving licence.

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Band 5 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.

This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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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

Job Advert

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.

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 aMaintenance Craftsman (Plumber) within our Estates Department based at University Hospital Crosshouse

Hours & Shift Pattern:

36 per week (8.00am to 4.30

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