Joiner

HMP Barlinnie
C
Up to £23,373
Closing date
28/03/2019, 23:55
Normal Office Hours
Full-Time - 37 Hours

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting permanent Joiners to work within our prisons across Scotland. We currently have vacancies in Glasgow however we will consider applications for other locations across Scotland. You can access details of our Prison locations here.


Whilst carrying out this role within the SPS you will support the Technical Manager in all aspects of Estates Work. To provide a comprehensive repairs and maintenance service for all of estate building maintenance fabric, installations, replacements and repairs.  In particular security systems to include mechanical locking and key vending. You will provide an effective and efficient service to ensure compliance with all statutory legislative requirements, industry guidelines and policy.

Please note that there will be a requirement to periodically work on call hours for which an allowance will be paid. Overtime may also be available based on business need, although frequency cannot be guaranteed.


For further information on the assessment process and pay and benefits, please refer to the 'Important Candidate Information' and 'Pay and Benefits Statement' documents below.



Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring all assigned tasks are inspected, tested, repaired or installed in a safe manner compliant with manufacturer’s instructions and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines. All workmanship will be completed to a professional standard using recognised maintenance standards and techniques.
Assess, plan, measure up and order, through management, all materials, parts and spares necessary for the work to be undertaken. Record and document all time, materials, plant and
status of each job as the work progresses and on completion.
Responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of all building fabric repairs including mechanical locks together with the security, operation and record keeping of the establishment lock store and associated documents as per policy.
Responsible for ensuring that all Fire building systems and controls such as doors, seals, alarms are intact and maintained in accordance with the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) Fire Safety Manual.
Undertake continuous training as required to perform the duty of the role including core, safety and technical.
Responsible and accountable for the security of all tools, plan and materials used by you. Participate in the out of hour’s on-call system which operates on a rotational basis.
Person Specification

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.

Qualifications Requirements

Have completed a recognised apprenticeship in a building related discipline.

For example SVQ level 2 or City and Guilds Level 3 and a National Certificate (or equivalent) in a related building discipline. ESSENTIAL

Experience Requirements

Experience relevant to the role having worked within a similar environment or other maintenance/construction environment as a carpenter or joiner.

ESSENTIAL

Have a comprehensive knowledge and application of the Building (Scotland) Act and Regulations.

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

Knowledge Skills Requirements

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Safe Systems or Work and contingency planning.

ESSENTIAL

Ability to interpret from drawings, instructions and specifications.

ESSENTIAL



Basic working knowledge of IT systems and packages that include Outlook and Internet Explorer.

ESSENTIAL

Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions and resolve problems within clearly defined parameters.

ESSENTIAL

Interview
Vacancy Information Booklets:

This opportunity is closed to applications.