LR240914 MODERN APPRENTICESHIP - Mechanical Engineer

We are now recruiting for the following 3 positions within our Maintenance team/s.

Based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Electrical Engineering (Maintenance) Plumbing

(Ref: 240888) (Ref: 240865)

Location to be confirmed

Mechanical Engineering (Maintenance) AfC Band 3 £28,011 - £30,230, Band 3 0 Annex 21 (pro-rata)

(Ref: 240914) 4 year training/fixed Term Contract

Applicants must possess the following qualifications at the time of application

Engineering - A min. of 5 Nat 5 grades (SCQF Level 5) at A, B or C in Maths, English, Physics, a Technical subject and one other subject

Plumbing - A min. of 4 Nat 5 grades (SCQF Level 5) at A, B or C in Maths, English, a Technical subject and one other subject

All shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a short Aptitude Test prior to formal interview

Post Requirements:

Successful candidates will be required to commence employment in July 2026. Two posts will be based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and one post will be based within Grampian area. Successful applicants may be required to travel to other NHS Grampian locations on a periodic basis to gain further skills experience. Post holders will be required to undertake and successfully complete both practical and theoretical components of the Modern Apprenticeship training programme – which will include the completion of a ‘learning / evidence portfolio’. Modern Apprentices will also be required to participate in regular review meetings to monitor performance and progress.

Conditions of employment:

Post holders will be required to undertake and successfully complete both practical and theoretical components of the Modern Apprenticeship training programme – which will include the completion of a ‘learning / evidence portfolio’

Our Values:

In addition to the qualifications noted, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are;

Care & Compassion Dignity & Respect Openness, Honesty & Responsibility Quality & Teamwork

Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team

For informal discussions contact our Employability Officer at:

In line with the Skills Development Scotland ‘Developing the Young Workforce: Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy’ – these vacancies are open only to applicants aged 16-19 years.

To obtain an application pack please email: .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at .

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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 short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/

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Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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.