Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)
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- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This permanent role is for a Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) based at Perth Royal Infirmary, with travel to other Tayside sites. The post holder will provide mechanical maintenance services, including installing, repairing, modifying, and maintaining mechanical equipment across NHS Tayside properties. The role ensures safe and smooth operation of mechanical systems and requires participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
Key responsibilities
- Provide mechanical maintenance services to meet Estate service provision needs.
- Install mechanical equipment within all properties of the Organisation.
- Repair and modify mechanical equipment within all properties of the Organisation.
- Maintain mechanical equipment within all properties of the Organisation.
- Ensure equipment carries out its intended purpose safely.
- Ensure the smooth operation of mechanical systems within the Organisation.
Essential criteria
- Recognised and registered EITB or CITB (or equivalent) craft apprenticeship.
- HNC/ ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds 205 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or City and Guild 214 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or Equivalent Approved Qualification, or in special circumstances equivalent experience.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £34,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258605
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
16/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Perth Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
02/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Tayside
Department:
Property - Estates Division
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Property Department - (Estates Division)
Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter)
Band 4
PERMANENT
An opportunity has arisen for the post of Maintenance Craftsperson (Mechanical Fitter) based at Perth Royal Infirmary (x3), with regular travel and work at other sites within Tayside.
Recognised and registered EITB or CITB (or equivalent) craft apprenticeship plus HNC/ ONC/BTEC Mechanical Engineering or City and Guilds 205 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or City and Guild 214 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Part 2 or Equivalent Approved Qualification, or in special circumstances equivalent experience.
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