Electricians - HMP Edinburgh

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting permanent Electricians to work within HMP Edinburgh.

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 37 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.

With a recent increase in starting salaries and great additional benefits, if you are looking for a new role, now could be the perfect time to join us and continue your career.

Current Annual Pay Package of up to £36,700 + On Call Allowance* for full time 37 hours per week.

Please note, a further SPS Pay Award for financial year 2024/25 has been agreed and will take effect from 01/04/25 further increasing salaries – details of the 2024/25 pay point values can be found in our attached Pay & Benefits statement.

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.

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, – please see attached pay & benefits statement for further details.”

*Please note this advertised maximum salary is inclusive of an additional Geographical RRA (recruitment retention allowance) of £3,000 which has been granted until December 2024 at present and will be further reviewed at this point.

Have served a recognised apprenticeship and have obtained a qualification in an electrical discipline to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

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

Essential

Hold a current electrical qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382 or BS7671 (18th Edition).

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

Essential

Have experience in the installation, repair, maintenance, test and inspection of electrical systems and installations in an industrial/commercial environment. Including SP&N, TP&N distribution and 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. 

Please ensure CV provides a clear example of the above and/or willingness to develop

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