Maintenance Operatives

HMP Barlinnie, HMP Low Moss
B
£16,311 - £17,921 depending on qualifications, skills and experience
Closing date
27/06/2017, 12:00
Normal Office Hours
Full-Time - 37 Hours

We are currently recruiting Maintenance Operatives in the Glasgow area with vacancies in HMP Barlinnie and HMP Low Moss.

You will carry out basic routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repair tasks.You will support the Area Estates team. This will be carried out to pre set timescales, technical direction and standards.

 

Responsibilities
Undertake routine work such as minor repair tasks on electrical, plumbing, building equipment and painting work.
Supported by the engineering team, you will carry out allocated tasks and be trained in electrical appliance testing, inspecting fire systems, equiptment maintenance testing and inspection.
Maintaning a safe and healthy working environment and reporting any dangers/deficiencies.
Carry out external grounds maintenance throughout the year (including winter grounds maintenance and gritting where you may be asked to work outwith your normal working hours (on-call) ). You will be trained to operate grounds maintenance plant and equipment, maintaining stock levels of essential materials required to fully maintain the external roads, footpaths, grassed areas, hedgerows and beds.
Assisting with the escorting of specialist external contractors when required.
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
Minimum of two National 5's, including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications. DESIRABLE
Experience Requirements
Skills and experience in using and handling tools and equipment; please provide examples of your experience. 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
Experience in carrying out basic engineering maintenance, repair tasks, grounds maintenance and painting; please provide examples of your experience. DESIRABLE
Knowledge Skills Requirements
A basic understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace. ESSENTIAL
Be able to work as part of a team; please provide examples. ESSENTIAL
Positive attitude towards training and learning new skills; please provide examples. ESSENTIAL
Have a flexible approach to a wide variety of tasks. ESSENTIAL
Interview
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This opportunity is closed to applications.