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.

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 Maintenance Painter covering the Caithness and Sutherland Community Area.

The successful candidate will carry out various maintenance and repair of building fabric, which contributes to the provision of excellent patient care.

What we are looking for -

- A current UK driving license is essential.

- Applicants must have served a recognised apprenticeship as detailed in the job description.

- Experience in taping and filling, small repairs and internal and external painting would be advantageous.

- A great team player who is self-motivated and comfortable with remote working.

- A flexible approach to work is essential as variations to the standard working week may be necessary.

What we can offer you -

- Automatic enrolment in the competitive NHS Scotland pension scheme.

- Enhanced rates of pay for evening, weekend and overtime working.

- Training and Development opportunities.

- Generous annual leave entitlement, between 35 and 41 days (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service.

- Policies that enhance your work-life balance and shift patterns which include a local arrangement for 4 day working week (within Monday - Friday), working hours 7.30am - 5.30pm, with a long weekend every fortnight. This may be subject to change sometimes to ensure that we are able to provide a high level of service.

Informal enquiries to: Darren Heppel, Operation Manager, Estates, Tel: 01955 605050 or darren.heppel@nhs.scot.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.