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Scottish Prison Service; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national detention service in Inverness seeks a Maintenance Technician to support the Estates team. Responsibilities include carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on plumbing and heating systems. Candidates should have relevant apprenticeship qualifications and experience in mechanical services maintenance. On-call work is required, along with the ability to travel to locations within 1 hour. The role prioritizes safety and adherence to regulations, offering a chance to assist in various maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Served a recognised apprenticeship in a related field.
• Formal certification or alternative routes evidence needed.
• Experience in an industrial/commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive/planned maintenance on plumbing, heating, and ventilation.
• Maintain a safe working environment through inspections.
• Monitor systems for optimum performance and report findings.
• Support team members and assist the Technical Manager.

Skills

Mechanical services maintenance

Plumbing

Heating services maintenance

Basic maintenance and repair tasks

Health and Safety Legislation

Education

SVQ level 3 in heating, plumbing or mechanical discipline

Job description

Job Purpose

The post holder will support the SPS Maintenance Team in all aspects of Estates work. Delivering preventative and reactive maintenance activities on plumbing and fitting works. Including but not limited to legionella controls, heating, and ventilation systems.

There will be a requirement for the post holder to periodically work on call hours (allowance provided). It is expected that the post holder will be able to attend their home establishment within 1 hour. 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.

Responsibilities

Carry out reactive / planned maintenance and complete minor works as defined and specified on water distribution systems, plant, equipment, and associated assets.

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment through regular inspection and testing of heating appliances and installations in accordance with relevant legislation.

Monitor and adjust systems to ensure optimum performance of the plant and equipment, aligned with statutory regulations. Produce related reports and recommendations as required.

Become familiar with the operation and maintenance of the various SPS systems. Providing support and advice on issues to the Technical Manager. Assisting other members of the team with their activities as required.

Assume practical responsibility for all plumbing, heating and ventilation related installations and provide timely pre-emptive condition reports to Technical Manager. Complete and sign work orders as issued by the SPS Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

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 heating, plumbing or mechanical 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 including CSCS gold card.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Experience of mechanical services, plumbing and heating services maintenance in an industrial/commercial environment.

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

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

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

Ability to interpret from drawings, instructions, and specifications.