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  • Maintenance Engineer - Electrician  

    Scottish Prison Service
    - Highland
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    Current Annual Pay Package of up to £36,569 + On Call Allowance for fu... Read More
    Current Annual Pay Package of up to £36,569 + On Call Allowance for full time 35 hours per week.

    Location - HMP Inverness and will transfer to the new HMP Highland on opening

    An exciting opportunity has arisen within HMP Inverness as we recruit for a Maintenance Engineer - Electrician to join the Estates Team. The post holder will support the SPS Maintenance Team in all aspects of Estates work. Delivering preventative and reactive maintenance activities on electrical distribution systems, plant, equipment, and associated assets.

    There will be a requirement for the post holder to periodically work on call hours (allowance provided). It is expected that the post holder will be able to attend their home establishment within 1 hour. 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.

    If you have the following, we would like to hear from you:

    Served a recognised apprenticeship in an electrical discipline to SVQ level 3. If successful, this will need to be evidenced through formal certification paperwork. (Essential)
    Obtained a qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382 or BSth Edition. 17th Edition will be accepted where the candidate is willing to undertake the 18th Edition course. (Essential)
    Have experience in the installation, repair, maintenance, test and inspection of electrical systems and installations in an industrial/commercial environment. An understanding of electronic systems maintenance and repairs. (Essential)
    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)
    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)

    Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:

    Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
    Commitment to your personal and professional development
    Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days
    Free car parking
    Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council.
    Sick Pay
    All tools and PPE provided.

    For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website.

    Closing date: 19 February 2026.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Pay: Up to £36,569.00 per year

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  • Joiners - Various Locations  

    Scottish Prison Service
    - Inverness
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    Job Purpose The post holder will support the SPS Maintenance Team in a... Read More
    Job Purpose The post holder will support the SPS Maintenance Team in all aspects of Estates work. Delivering preventative and reactive maintenance activities on estates locking, building fabric, installations, and replacements. Assisting other members of the team with their activities as required.There will be a requirement for the post holder to periodically work on call hours (allowance provided). It is expected that the post holder will be able to attend their home establishment within 1 hour. 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 Joiner 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:HMP PerthHMP ShottsHMP InvernessPlease confirm which of these locations would be an option for you.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 - you can access further information on our prison locations ).Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:Attractive Pension (Civil Service)Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 daysCommitment to your personal and professional developmentDiscounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, EdenredFree on site gym and car parkingSick payAll tools and PPE provided.How do I apply?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 Joiner role.Applicants should have a recognised apprenticeship in carpentry and/or joinery to SVQ level 3.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.
    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. Assess, plan and report work requirements to manager. Maintain records through to completion, recording progress on the SPS Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maintain mechanical locks together with the security, operation and record keeping of the establishment lock store and associated documents as per SPS policy. Ensure that all fire building systems and controls such as doors, seals, alarms, compartmentation etc. are intact and maintained in accordance with the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) Fire Safety Manual. Become familiar with the operation and maintenance of the various SPS systems. Providing support, advice, and improvement recommendations to the Technical Manager. Assisting other members of the team with their activities as required. Responsible and accountable for the security of all tools and materials used by you. Maintain a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with local regulations and relevant statutory legislation. Person Specification SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success 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 eight, 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 those identified as key to role. Qualification Requirements Applicants should have a recognised apprenticeship in carpentry and/or joinery to SVQ level 3.Evidenced equivalent significant experience will also be considered CSCS gold card holder.Please ensure CV clearly outlines the above qualifications deemed as essential. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements Experience relevant to the role having worked within a similar environment or other maintenance/construction environment as a carpenter or joiner.Please ensure CV provides an example specific to the above criteria. Have awareness of other basic maintenance and repair tasks on plant and equipment or be willing to develop these skills. Sound knowledge of Building and Health and Safety Legislation , Risk Assessments, Method Statements (Safe Systems of Work), Building (Scotland) Act and Regulations etc. Ability to interpret from drawings, instructions, and specifications. Behaviour Requirements Solve Problems & Make Decisions Change & Improve Relationships & Collaboration Develop Ourselves & Others Selection method 1 Interview Read Less
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  • Adaptation Advisor – Storms & Floods  

    Scottish Prison Service
    - Edinburgh
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    Job Purpose A unique opportunity to provide integrated specialist advi... Read More
    Job Purpose A unique opportunity to provide integrated specialist advice to both the Scottish Prison Service (c60%) and Ministry of Justice (c40%) in relation to flood risk, wind, rain, snow, and storm adaptation and resilience policy, assurance and risk management. As a result of the innovative nature, it is a fixed term role.Advise internal and external stakeholders ensuring compliance with statutory and policy requirements and strengthening operational resilience to adverse weather.Provide input to the Climate Change leadership and governance structures to ensure delivery against the aims of relevant Strategies, Plans and Initiatives. Responsibilities Development of an impactful evidence base for a climate change risk assessment related to storm and flood hazard, risk and impacts impacts on establishments and services, across a range of current and future scenarios, from national screening through to locally detailed analysis, including site specific Flood Risk Assessments Provide expert input to organisational contingency planning, and exercising, gap analysis and development of any new procedures Provide specialist support and input into the design and construction of new prisons and the refurbishment / retrofit of existing facilities relating to storms and floods, including piloting nature based and other solutions. Lead the development of business cases including cost modelling for investment in flood resilience. Lead thematic partnership working between SPS, MoJ and others in areas of research and development. This may include public, private and 3rd sector partnerships to maximise effective interconnected learning. Co-develop Adverse Weather Preparedness Audits in conjunction with Heat & Water Use Adaptation Advisor, and Resilience team. Plan & roll out initial programme and ongoing monitoring and capacity building. Make significant contribution to SPS submission of the Public Body Climate Change Duties Reports in compliance with the Climate Change Scotland Act 2009 and associated orders. Person Specification SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success 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 eight, 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 those identified as key to role. Qualification Requirements Educated to degree level in a related field such as geography, geography, catchment management, civil engineering, sustainability, environmental management or have relevant equivalent professional experience. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements Knowledge of Scotland and UK climate change outlook, hazards and impacts, and relevant climate change legislation. Specialist expertise in flood risk management OR adverse weather management preferred. Other climate change specialisms will be considered. Essential Extensive experience of long-term climate hazard adaptation planning, linking policy to practice at a specialist level within a public sector or private organisation in a related field , sustainability, environmental management. Essential Specific experience of flood risk management or adverse weather management, however other experience in other climate adaptation specialisms will also be considered. Desirable Behaviour Requirements Change & Improve Plan & Organise Relationships & Collaboration Solve Problems & Make Decisions Selection method 1 Presentation Selection method 2 Interview Read Less
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  • Adaptation Advisor – Heat & Water Use  

    Scottish Prison Service
    - Edinburgh
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    Job Purpose A unique opportunity to provide integrated specialist advi... Read More
    Job Purpose A unique opportunity to provide integrated specialist advice to both the Scottish Prison Service (c60%) and Ministry of Justice (c40%) in relation to overheating, water use, water scarcity and wildfire adaptation and resilience policy, assurance and risk management. As a result of the innovative nature, it is a fixed term role.Advise internal and external stakeholders ensuring compliance with statutory and policy requirements and strengthening operational resilience to adverse weather.Provide input to the Climate Change leadership and governance structures to ensure delivery against the aims of relevant Strategies, Plans and Initiatives. Responsibilities Lead the development of an impactful evidence base for a climate change risk assessment related to heat, water scarcity and wildfire hazards. Investigating risks and impact risks and impacts on establishments and services, across a range of current and future scenarios, from national screening through to locally detailed analysis. Provide expert input to organisational contingency planning, and exercising, gap analysis and development of any new procedures Provide specialist support and input into the design and construction of new prisons and the refurbishment of existing facilities relating to overheating risk impacts, water use & scarcity, including interventions to reduce overheating Lead thematic partnership working between SPS, MoJ and others in areas of research and development. This may include public, private and 3rd sector partnerships to maximise effective interconnected learning. Co-develop Adverse Weather Preparedness Audits in conjunction with Flood & Storm Adaptation Advisor, and Resilience team. Plan & roll out initial programme and ongoing monitoring and capacity building. Make significant contribution to statutory annual reporting including internal and external statutory requirements. Person Specification SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success 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 eight, 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 those identified as key to role. Qualification Requirements Educated to degree level in a related field such as geography, public health, sustainability, environmental management or have relevant equivalent professional experience. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements Knowledge of Scotland and UK climate change outlook, hazards and impacts, and relevant climate change legislation. Specialist expertise in overheating OR water scarcity OR water and wastewater use reduction preferred. Other climate change specialisms will be considered. Essential Extensive experience of long-term climate hazard adaptation planning, linking policy to practice at a specialist level within a public sector or private organisation in a related field , sustainability, environmental management. Essential Behaviour Requirements Change & Improve Plan & Organise Relationships & Collaboration Solve Problems & Make Decisions Selection method 1 Presentation Selection method 2 Interview Read Less
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  • Technical Manager Electrical - Inverness  

    Scottish Prison Service
    - Inverness
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    Job Purpose The Technical Manager (Electrical) is responsible for lead... Read More
    Job Purpose The Technical Manager (Electrical) is responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Engineers and Operatives. They will manage the maintenance team workload through our computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to ensure the estate complies with statutory regulations and service level agreements. The role involves planning and directing Engineers and Operatives to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM), installation work and routine and complex electrical repairs. The Technical Manager will plan and monitor local and national contracts. There are additional procurement responsibilities with Local contracts. Responsibilities Lead a team of Maintenance Engineers and Administrator Operatives managing team workloads, monitoring, and supporting the progress of PPM and reactive works. Develop and deliver appropriate training plans and support to ensure competency and skill sets are maintained. Empower engineers to make confident and appropriate decisions. Ensure all costs are managed in line with budget and designated authority spending levels. Ensure health and safety issues are considered when planning and executing works by the team. Manage risk assessments, method statements and permits to work. The Technical Manager will plan and monitor local and national contracts. There are additional procurement responsibilities with Local contracts. You will undertake complex technical fault finding and ensure that all works comply with the relevant legislation including Electricity at Work, Building and Fire Regulations. Person Specification SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success 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 eight, 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 those identified as key to role. Qualification Requirements Have served a recognised apprenticeship and 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. Willing to undertake BS7671 (18th Edition) if not a current holder. (Essential)Have completed an HNC in an engineering subject. (Desirable) Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements Have experience in the installation, repair, maintenance, test and inspection of electrical systems in an industrial / commercial environment. This includes experience of providing support, direction and leadership to others carrying out similar electrical bias works. Have a basic understanding of mechanical systems and building fabric or be willing to develop these skills. Evidence of your excellent organisational skills, demonstrating your ability to prioritise, forward plan and manage competing demands to ensure outputs are delivered on time. This should include works for internal resources and local / national contracts. Experience of utilising CMMS and other systems to monitor and plan workloads. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including Health & Safety, Safe Systems of Work, Electricity at Work, Building and Fire Regulations and working to BS7671. Evidence of your excellent problem-solving skills and your ability to provide practical and creative solutions to a range of resourcing and technical issues. Behaviour Requirements Solve Problems & Make Decisions Plan & Organise Relationships & Collaboration Develop Ourselves & Others Selection method 1 Interview Read Less
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  • Operations Officer - HMP Inverness  

    Scottish Prison Service
    - Inverness
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    Job Purpose As an Operations Officer, you will be in an almost unique... Read More
    Job Purpose As an Operations Officer, you will be in an almost unique position of being able to make a real difference to the community that you live in and be at the very heart of delivering the SPS’ vision of ‘Helping to build a safer Scotland by Unlocking Potential and Transforming Lives’. Your role will be challenging and immensely rewarding with responsibility for maintaining custody and order whilst facilitating opportunities for those in our care. You will influence and encourage offenders to maintain contact with their families, access education and training and ultimately assist them on their journey to be contributory citizens within our communities.Contributing towards the prevention and management of challenging behaviour; you will provide safe and secure custodial services that empower offenders to take responsibility and transform their lives.Although still currently operating as HMP Inverness, we are soon to open HMP Highland, with prison officers transferring over to the new establishment at this point. A great opportunity for starting your prison officer career! In this role you will be responsible for the overall functioning and security of the establishment, working as part of a team and carrying out roles in Front of House, Visits, Electronic Control Room, Patrol and Prisoner Reception.Please note: as part of the Operations Officer role, you will be expected to work shifts in line with a set roster. These shifts will cover a variety of working patterns including; early shift, day shift, back shift and night shift.Applications submitted will be considered for appointment at HMP Inverness only. Applicants please note: The Scottish Prison Service is not a licenced Sponsor and Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.For the role you have applied for you must have the right to work in the UK and .The Immigration Act 2014 requires employers to check documents to establish a person’s eligibility to work in the UK and comply with any restrictions before they start work. Therefore, all candidates who are successful in the selection process for this role, when requested, will be required to provide  Responsibilities You will be the first point of contact for meeting and greeting visitors to the establishment and will interact with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including offenders’ family and friends, lawyers, solicitors, pastors, ministers and SPS staff. You will follow procedures and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills; showing compassion, empathy, building rapport and offering advice where necessary. You will have responsibility for maintaining security, by screening, searching and facilitating entry and exit of individuals from the establishment. In doing so you will confidently and constructively challenge individuals appropriately when required. Family contact is important for offenders to maintain relationships with their family and friends. The SPS encourages visits to maintain family contact and support the development of these important relationships. You will be responsible for observing and supervising visits as well as being a key point of contact for family support. You will be responsible for safety and security within the visit room and demonstrate effective problem solving skills when addressing emerging situations. In doing so you will demonstrate respect for individuals’ needs and human rights. The Electronic Control Room (ECR) manages the movement and security of staff and prisoners throughout the prison establishment. You will be responsible for monitoring security systems, including closed circuit television, alarm and communication systems to maintain the safety and security of everyone within the establishment; demonstrating strong team working and effective communication skills. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of staff, offenders and the public by checking physical barriers in and around the establishment. You will be required to apply your effective problem solving skills to identify and respond to any potential breaches of security and order. You will demonstrate good housekeeping and adhere to procedural requirements applying high ethical, moral and professional standards. Within the Reception area you will be responsible for managing the entry and release of offenders from prison, assessing the needs of individual offenders and ensuring the correct procedures are followed. You will be faced with a diverse range of situations and you will be required to demonstrate care, compassion, dignity and respect in determining the most appropriate course of action. You will be responsible for the safe and secure escorting of offenders throughout the establishment and externally as directed by management hospital, inter-prison transfer, court procedures as required. Managing the movement of offenders between residential accommodation and other areas of the establishment, such as education, health centre, visit room and offender work areas. You will also be responsible for escorting external contractors and visitors, ensuring the safety and security of individuals, buildings and equipment. You will remain vigilant and confidently deal with emerging issues, in line with SPS policies and procedures. 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 Professional DevelopmentCommitment to undertake formal training and qualifications to support your learning and development. Experience Requirements Working with OthersWork experience which demonstrates your ability to work effectively within teams, interact with people and build successful working relationships. Influencing the Behaviour of OthersEvidence of your ability to confidently and positively influence or challenge the behaviour of others. Problem SolvingExperience of solving problems, demonstrating your ability to proactively identify the issue, explore options and take the necessary action to resolve the issue. Knowledge Skills Requirements Numeracy & Literacy SkillsBasic level of numeracy and literacy skills in order to comprehend and clearly articulate information. Following Processes & ProceduresEvidence of an ability to follow processes, procedures and instructions to ensure accuracy and standards are met Selection method 1 Situational Judgement Test Selection method 2 Cognitive Ability Test Selection method 3 Final Stage Interview Selection method 4 Fitness Test Read Less
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