Maintenance plumber Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Maintenance Engineer - Plumber - Various Locations
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- £30,789 - £37,878 a year
- Hybrid work
- Plumbing
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Maintenance Engineer - Plumber - Various Locations
ScottishPrisonService —Edinburgh
- £30,789 - £37,878 a year
- Plumbing
- Free parking
- Annual leave

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Maintenance Engineer - Plumber - Various Locations

Scottish Prison Service -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Permanent
£30,789 - £37,878 a year

Benefits

Free parking
On-site gym
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

SVQ
Driving Licence
Building management systems
Plumbing
Risk assessment
Mechanical building services repair
Facilities maintenance

Full job description

About The Role
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting permanent plumbers to work within our prisons near you across Scotland.

The plumber will support the Estates Management team in all aspects of Estates work to provide a comprehensive repairs and maintenance service for all mechanical systems and plant, for example plumbing, BEMS, heating and ventilation systems.

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 plumber 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 35 hours per week.

We currently have vacancies in the following locations:
- Perth
- Glenochil
- Edinburgh
- Shotts
- Low Moss
- Greenock
- Kilmarnock
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
Applicants should have a recognised apprenticeship in heating, plumbing or mechanical discipline to SVQ level 3 or equivalent.

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.

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.
For full details about the role, please refer to the Job Description, Person Specification and Selection Information & Timeline.
About the Successful Candidate
Qualifications
Applicant should have served a recognised apprenticeship in heating, plumbing or mechanical discipline to SVQ level 3 or equivalent. If successful, this will need to be evidenced through formal certification paperwork.

Essential
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Experience of mechanical services, plumbing and heating services maintenance in an industrial/commercial environment. Please provide examples of your experience.

Essential

Have awareness of other basic maintenance and repair tasks (for example, electrical and building works maintenance and repairs), or be willing to develop these skills.

Essential

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Risk Assessments, Method Statements (Safe Systems of Work), Legionella and control measures etc.

Essential

Ability to interpret from drawings, instructions, and specifications.

Essential
Essential Competencies for Success
- Solve Problems & Make Decisions
- Change & Improve
- Relationships & Collaboration
- Develop Ourselves & Others
About Us
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People.

We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system.

We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.

Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.

Civil Service Values

All Civil Servants, and therefore anyone employed by the Scottish Prison Service, must be able to fully comply with the requirements of the Civil Service Code. Everyone is expected to carry out their role with dedication and uphold the core values of the Civil Service: Honesty, Integrity, Objectivity and Impartiality.

Integrity: putting the obligations of public service above your own personal interests.
Honesty: being truthful and open.
Objectivity: basing your advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of the evidence.
Impartiality: acting solely according to the merits of the case and serving equally well Governments of different political persuasions.

The Civil Service Commission

Our recruitment is conducted in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles and external competitions are regulated by the Civil Service Commission. While the legal requirement to follow these Principles applies specifically to external appointments, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) recognises these standards as best practice. Accordingly, SPS fully adopts these principles as the foundation for all recruitment activity, including internal recruitment and selection processes.

External competitions: if you believe that the requirement for selection for appointment on merit based on fair and open competition has not been met, you have the right to raise a complaint. Further information on the Commission’s complaints procedure is available at: https://www.civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/.

Internal competitions: if you believe that the requirement for selection for appointment on merit based on fair and open competition has not been met, you can raise a complaint to your HR Business Partner.

External Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
28 Aug 2026
All LocationsLocation(s):
HMP Edinburgh, HMP Glenochil - Alloa, HMP Greenock, HMP Kilmarnock, HMP Low Moss - Dunbartonshire, HMP Perth, HMP Shotts
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Salary DescriptionPay Band
C
Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
Permanent
Contract DurationContract Duration
Not Specified
Salary Details:Salary Details:
£30789 - £34878
Additional Allowance DetailsAdditional Allowance Details:
Temporary Recruitment Retention Allowance of £3,000 per annum and on call allowance
Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
35
Working PatternWorking Pattern:
Normal Office Hours
Eligible For Hybrid Working?Eligible For Hybrid Working?
No

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