Maintenance - Electrician - HMP Edinburgh
Are you looking for job security and a role with career progression opportunities? Working Monday to Friday, plus occasional on-call and access to overtime; we provide all your tools, uniform and PPE. In addition, you can access the following benefits (additional information is held within the Pay and Benefits Statement and Guidance for Applicants documents attached to the advert):
- 34 days’ annual leave, increasing to 42 after 5 years;
- Possible opportunity for flexible working arrangements;
- Free gym access and car parking;
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions;
- Additional training and qualification opportunities may be available with full support and funding provided;
- Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council.
Our Electrical Engineers provide 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. We will invest in your development to allow you to learn and apply new skills, which can include development of your career into management roles.
There will be a requirement for you to periodically work on call hours, and you may need to travel to other establishments and areas.
If interested in a career with us, please read the following information carefully:
Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check, Medical Assessment, References, DVLA licence check (where applicable) and Nationality checks.
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 role of Electrical Maintenance Engineer.
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency 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 twelve, 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 these identified as key to role.
Have served a recognised apprenticeship and have obtained a qualification in an electrical discipline to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
Essential
Hold a current electrical qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382 or BS7671 (18th Edition).
Essential
Have experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and installations in an industrial/commercial environment including SP&N, TP&N systems and including carrying electrical / electronic systems maintenance and repairs.
Essential
Have experience in inspection and testing on electrical systems and installations.
Desirable
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.
Essential
Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions and resolve problems within clearly defined parameters.
Essential
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
Full driving licence that enables the person to drive in the UK, however SPS is willing to consider proposals put forward by applicants to carry out the duties by any other means.
Essential
This opportunity is closed to applications.