Electricians - HMP Edinburgh, Permanent

Vacancy Type: PermanentLocation: HMP EdinburghPay Band: Please refer to full job description on SPS career siteSalary: Current Annual Pay Package of up to £39,569 + On Call Allowance Closing Date: Hours of Work: Please refer to full job description on SPS career siteJob Purpose:

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting permanent Electricians to work within HMP Edinburgh.

The Electrician will support the Estates Management team in all aspects of Estates work. Providing a comprehensive repairs and maintenance service for SP&N and TP&N distribution systems, including work to small power, inspection and testing, work to final circuits and lighting.

All of our Electrician roles are based on 35 hours per week worked across Monday to Friday and we provide all tools and PPE.

There will be a requirement for you to periodically work on call hours, and you may need to travel to other establishments and areas. For this reason, a full driving licence that enables the person to drive in the UK is preferred. SPS is willing to consider proposals put forward by applicants to carry out the duties by any other means.

Current Annual Pay Package of up to £39,569 + On Call Allowance* for full time 35 hours per week.

Where there are more successful candidate(s) than posts available, locational reserve merit order lists may be created and retained for 12 months.

Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check, References, DVLA licence check (where applicable) and Nationality checks as well as a Medical Assessment.

Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:

• Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
• Annual Leave – 34 days rising to 42 days
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred
• Free on site gym and car parking
• Sick pay
• All tools and PPE provided.

How do I apply?

The application process for this role consists of uploading your CV into a section of the application form. Please ensure you include detail of your skills and experience within your CV to allow us to fully assess your skills and experience for the Electrician role.

Applicant must have served a recognised apprenticeship and have obtained a qualification in an electrical discipline to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 or equivalent and should also Hold a current electrical qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382 or BS7671 (18th Edition).

*Please note the annual pay package is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience, and is made up of basic salary plus temporary allowances, – please see attached pay & benefits statement for further details.”

*Please note this advertised maximum salary is inclusive of an additional Geographical RRA (recruitment retention allowance) of £3,000 which has been granted until December 2025 at present and will be further reviewed at this point.

Responsibilities: Carry out reactive and planned maintenance and minor works throughout the establishment as instructed to all electrical plant, equipment and systems.Maintain a safe and healthy working environment through regular checking and testing of electrical appliances and installations in accordance with relevant legislation. Participating in an \”on call\” rota for emergency repairs. It is expected that you will be able to attend your home establishment within 60 minutes of being called out. You will also provide area coverage when required.Monitor and adjust electrical control systems to ensure optimum performance within guidelines as well as electrical inspection and testing.To provide technical support and advice on electrical and electronic issues to the Technical Manager and other staff as necessary.Assume practical responsibility for all electrical installations, and provide timely pre-emptive condition reports to the Technical Manager.Assume practical responsibility for all electrical installations, and provide timely pre-emptive condition reports to the Technical Manager.Person Specification SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.Qualifications Requirements

Applicant should have served a recognised apprenticeship in an electrical discipline to SVQ level 3.

If successful, this will need to be evidenced through formal certification paperwork, however we will also consider evidence of this through alternative routes e.g JIB graded, ECS card holder, CSCS gold card holder.

Please ensure CV clearly outlines the above qualifications deemed as essential.

Experience Requirements Knowledge Skills Requirements

Have experience in the installation, repair, maintenance, test and inspection of electrical systems and installations in an industrial/commercial environment. Including SP&N, TP&N distribution and an understanding of electronic systems maintenance and repairs.

Please ensure CV provides an example specific to the above criteria.

Have awareness of other basic maintenance and repair tasks (for example, mechanical and building works maintenance and repairs), or be willing to develop these skills.

Please ensure CV provides a clear example of the above and/or willingness to develop

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (Safe Systems of Work).

Essential

Ability to interpret from drawings, instructions, and specifications.

Essential

Selection Methods Please refer to full job description on SPS career site