Multi Skilled Trades Technician - Plumbing bias
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Highland is seeking a Multi Skilled Trades Technician with a plumbing bias for their Estates Department at Caithness General Hospital. The role involves carrying out mechanical, plumbing, and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant, and equipment to support patient care. The successful candidate will be a team player, self-motivated, comfortable with remote working, and willing to participate in an on-call rota.
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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:
259348
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
16/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Caithness General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
10/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Estates
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Have you got a trades background and looking for a new career?
At NHS Highland we have a full-time vacancy within our Estates Department for a Multi Skilled Trades Technician with a Plumbing Bias in the Caithness and Sutherland region based at Caithness General Hospital in Wick.
The successful candidate will carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment, which contributes to the provision of excellent patient care.
What we are looking for;
- A Plumbing background is essential, but some training will be provided.
- A current UK driving license is essential.
- Applicants must have served a recognised Plumbing qualification as detailed in the job description.
- Experience in electrical systems, steam boiler plant, pumps and ventilation systems within a health care environment would be advantageous.
- A great team player who is self-motivated and comfortable with remote working.
- A flexible approach to work is
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