At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as an Electrician, maintaining and repairing electrical systems in prisons across Scotland.
- Company: Scottish Prison Service, committed to safety and professional development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a fantastic pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible location options available; all tools and PPE provided.
- Why this job: Make a difference while working in a dynamic environment with great career growth.
- Qualifications: Must have completed an apprenticeship and hold a minimum SVQ Level 3 in electrical discipline.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Current Annual Pay Package of up to £37,878. On Call Allowance* for full time 35 hours per week. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting permanent Electricians to work within our prisons 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.
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. We currently have vacancies across many of our locations, however, further vacancies in other locations across Scotland may arise at any point.
Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:
- Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
- Commitment to your personal and professional development
- Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days
- Free on-site gym and car parking
- Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council
- Sick Pay
- All tools and PPE provided
You 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). 17th Edition will be accepted where the candidate is willing to undertake the 18th Edition course.
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. *Please note the annual pay package is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience, and is made up of basic salary plus temporary allowances.
Closing date: 28 August
Electrician in Stirling employer: Scottish Prison Service
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