H&T 1807 -Electrician

South Lanarkshire; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an experienced Electrician to join their Building Services team. The role involves overseeing electrical works, including new builds and refurbishments, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess SVQ Level 3 or equivalent, demonstrate strong communication skills, and have a flexible approach to managing tasks. Additional benefits include generous annual leave and enrolment in an award-winning pension scheme.

Benefits

Award-winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrician with trade qualifications.
• Experience in electrical works for commercial or domestic properties.
• Competent in Testing/Inspection according to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of electrical works including new build, refurbishment, and maintenance.
• Carry out Testing and Inspection programme.
• Manage varied workloads effectively.

Skills

Flexible

Customer Care

Excellent Communication

Education

SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 1.30pm

South Lanarkshire Council requires an experienced Electrician to support the delivery of electrical works within Building Services. You will have a flexible approach to managing varied workloads as you will be required to carry out all associated electrical works including new build, refurbishment, maintenance, and a Testing and Inspection programme.

You should be time-served with trade qualifications within your relevant discipline (SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) and demonstrate sound practical technical competencies in managing and delivering jobs. Experience within commercial or domestic properties within the construction industry is essential.

For the Testing and Inspection programme, you should demonstrate sound practical technical competencies in carrying out Testing / Inspection according to current regulations, with suitable qualifications.

You should demonstrate a commitment to customer care, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and previous experience working to targets and pre-determined timescales, along with an awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

Due to the requirements of this post, the ability to travel throughout South Lanarkshire is essential.

Please be aware: If you are recommended for appointment, you will be required to attend a Health Check.

When completing the application process, please ensure you cover the following areas:

• Provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviors framework: 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, and Performing'.

Please note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you need to submit additional information to support your application, upload it under supporting documents.

Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Candidates should be able to explain any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behavior requirements for the position.

We are committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, as outlined in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would receive benefits including:

• Enrolment in an award-winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days of annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Family-friendly policies — flexible working, leave, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
• Additional benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program for practical and emotional support