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Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrician)

Angus, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 3, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

The post holder will install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment across organization properties to ensure safe and smooth operation. This includes participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota to meet estate service needs.

Job details

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. A permanent opportunity has arisen for the post (x3) of Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrician) based at Stracathro Hospital to serve within the Angus Community area, with regular travel and work at other sites within Tayside. Recognized and registered EITB or CITB (or equivalent) craft apprenticeship. Plus HNC/ ONC/ BTEC Electrical/Electronic Engineering or City and Guilds 236 Electrical Installation Work Part 2. Or City and Guild 232 Electrical and Electronic Craft Part 2. Or City and Guild 224 Electronic Servicing Part 2. Or Equivalent Approved Qualification, or in special circumstances equivalent experience. And Experience and Training, which will be appropriate to satisfy the necessary academic standards, required. The post holder will act as a fully trained and certificated Maintenance Craftsman (Electrician) to provide electrical maintenance services to meet the needs of the Estate service provision. To install, repair and maintain electrical equipment within all properties of the Organization in order that the equipment can carry out its intended purpose safely, and to ensure the smooth operation of the mechanical systems within the Organisation. Participation in an out of hours on call rota are required. You will be required to achieve the mandatory Inductions standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment. Informal Enquiries To Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a recognized craft apprenticeship (EITB/CITB) and a relevant qualification such as an HNC, BTEC, or City and Guilds in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Equivalent approved qualifications or specific experience may be considered in special circumstances.