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About The Role
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The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting permanent Electricians to work within our prisons near you across Scotland.
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.
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.
All of our Electrician roles are based on 35 hours per week worked across Monday to Friday and we provide all tools and PPE.
Current Annual Pay Package of up to £39,378 + On Call Allowance* for full time 35hours per week.
We currently have vacancies in the following locations:
- Grampian
It is expected that the post holder will be able to attend their home establishment within 1 hour.
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.
Applicant should have served a recognised apprenticeship in an electrical discipline to SVQ level 3 and obtained a qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382 or BS7671 18th Edition. 17th Edition will be accepted where the candidate is willing to undertake the 18th Edition course.
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For full details about the role, please refer to the Job Description, Person Specification and Selection Information & Timeline.
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About the Successful Candidate
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Qualifications
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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. Essential Obtained a qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382 or BS7671 18th Edition. 17th Edition will be accepted where the candidate is willing to undertake the 18th Edition course. Essential -
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
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Have experience in the installation, repair, maintenance, test and inspection of electrical systems and installations in an industrial/commercial environment. An understanding of electronic systems maintenance and repairs. Essential 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. Essential 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 -
Essential Competencies for Success
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- Solve Problems & Make Decisions
- Change & Improve
- Relationships & Collaboration
- Develop Ourselves & Others
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About Us
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The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People.
We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.
We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system.
We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.
Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.
Maintenance Engineer Electrical - Grampian in Peterhead employer: Scottish Prison Service
The Scottish Prison Service is an exceptional employer dedicated to building a safer Scotland through the transformative power of its people. With a strong commitment to diversity and personal development, employees are offered meaningful career progression opportunities in a supportive and challenging environment. Joining SPS means becoming part of a team that values your unique contributions while working towards a common goal of enhancing community safety.
