Maintenance Assistant

NHS Scotland; Balivanich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for a permanent post in Balivanich. This full-time role (37 hours/week) involves planned maintenance, minor repairs, and cleaning of equipment. Candidates must achieve Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers. The position offers a salary between £25,694 and £27,900, plus additional allowances and 27–33 days of annual leave. Ideal for those wanting to be part of a skilled team in a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave rising to 33 days plus 8 public holidays

Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum

Qualifications

• Achieve Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers within three months of full-time employment.
• Comply with the Code of Conduct within three to six months depending on employment type.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and minor repairs to plant and equipment.
• Clean plant and equipment, and occasionally maintain grounds.
• Assist craftsperson posts in their duties.

Job description

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.

Estates & Works Department

Maintenance Assistant

Permanent post

37 hours a week

Band 2 £25,694 - £27,900

Plus, Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum

27 days annual leave rising to 33 days plus 8 public holidays.

The Maintenance Assistant will be part of a multi-skilled team within the Estates Department; the post will be based at Uist and Barra Hospital.

The role involves planned maintenance, testing, minor repairs to plant, equipment, buildings, cleaning of plant & equipment and occasional grounds maintenance. Daily plant room routines and assisting the craftsperson posts to carry out their duties.

The successful candidate will need to achieve the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within three months of full time employment or up to six months for part time workers. For further information see www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk.

For further information on this post please contact: Kenny Macleod [e-mail] 01851 704 704

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

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CLOSING DATE: 27th January 2026