The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting permanent Electricians to work within our prisons near you across Scotland.
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.
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.
All of our Electrician roles are based on 35 hours per week worked across Monday to Friday and we provide all tools and PPE.
Current Annual Pay Package of up to £37,878 + On Call Allowance* for full time 35hours per week.
We currently have vacancies in the following locations:
- Edinburgh
- Shotts
- Low Moss
- Greenock
- Barlinnie
- Glenochil
- Stirling
On your application form you will be asked to state which locations you would like to be considered for, you can choose a singular location from those above or as many as you like to widen your options so long as you can commit to working in this location on a permanent basis. (It is expected that the post holder will be able to attend their home establishment within 1 hour)
Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:
- Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
- Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days
- Commitment to your personal and professional development
- Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred
- Free on site gym and car parking
- Sick pay
- All tools and PPE provided.
On completion of all interviews, a locational merit order list will be created. Appointments will be made in accordance to merit where the current vacancies are. Where there are more successful candidate(s) than posts available, locational reserve merit order lists may be created and retained for 12 months.
Applicant should have served a recognised apprenticeship in an electrical discipline to SVQ level 3 and obtained a qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382 or BS7671 18th Edition. 17th Edition will be accepted where the candidate is willing to undertake the 18th Edition course.
Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check, References, Right to work in UK checks as well as a Medical Assessment (inclusive of BMI and blood pressure check etc).
- Please note the annual pay package is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience, and is made up of basic salary plus temporary allowances – more details of this will be communicated should you proceed to interview stage.
