Electricians - HMP Inverness

Scottish Prison Service; Inverness; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Inverness is seeking a skilled Electrician to support the Estates Management team. The successful candidate will ensure comprehensive repairs and maintenance of electrical systems. Applicants must have completed a recognized apprenticeship and obtained qualifications in electrical installations. This full-time role offers an annual pay package of up to £36,569 and a range of benefits, including a Civil Service pension and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Attractive Pension (Civil Service)

Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days

Commitment to personal and professional development

Discounts at high street stores

Free on-site gym and car parking

Sick pay

All tools and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Must have served a recognized apprenticeship in an electrical discipline.
• Experience in installation, repair, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems.
• Awareness of basic maintenance and repair tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on electrical distribution systems.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with regulations.
• Monitor and adjust systems for optimal performance.

Skills

Installation and repair of electrical systems

Inspection and testing of electrical installations

Understanding of Health and Safety legislation

Ability to interpret drawings and specifications

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Discipline

City and Guilds 2382 or BS7671 18th Edition

Job description

Overview

Current Annual Pay Package of up to £36,569 + On Call Allowance*

Closing Date 02/10/2025, 10:00

Hours of work Normal Office Hours

Full or Part Time Full-Time

Weekly Hours 35

Role

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting permanent Electricians to work within HMP Inverness. 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 £36,569 + 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive / planned maintenance and complete minor works as defined and specified on electrical distribution systems, plant, equipment, and associated assets
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with local regulations and relevant statutory legislation.
• Monitor and adjust systems to ensure optimum performance of the plant and equipment installed onsite. Produce related reports and recommendations as required.
• Become familiar with the operation and maintenance of the various SPS systems. Providing support and advice on electrical and electronic issues to the Technical Manager. Assisting other members of the team with their activities as required.
• Complete and sign work orders as issued by the SPS Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Provide timely pre-emptive condition reports to the Technical Manager as required.
• Assess and order parts and equipment necessary for individual tasks, in conjunction with the administrator.

Person Specification

SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success 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 eight, 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 those identified as key to role.

Qualification 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.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (Safe Systems of Work).
• Ability to interpret from drawings, instructions, and specifications.