Maintenance Operative Painter

9 hours ago

Grampian Region, United Kingdom Scottish Prison Service Full time

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Location

HMP & YOI Grampian

Pay Band

B

Salary

£27,697

Closing Date

12/11/2025, 10:00

Hours of work

Normal Office Hours

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Weekly Hours

35

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Operative – Painter will support the Estates Maintenance Team by primarily carrying out painting and decoration works but will also assist staff to undertake basic routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM), repair tasks, housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Work will be carried out to pre-set timescales, technical direction and standards

Responsibilities

Primarily carry out commercial and domestic painting and decoration works throughout the prison site and the college adjacent.

Carry out allocated tasks to support the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules including assisting Estates Maintenance staff, building fabric inspections, fire systems and equipment maintenance testing and inspection, PAT Testing and Cell Certification. Complete all required documentation accurately and timeously. This work will be done under the direction of a competent engineer.

Maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment through regular housekeeping and hazard identification. Take a personal responsibility for reporting any dangers/deficiencies.

Undertake other routine work such as minor repair tasks on electrical, plumbing, building. Training will be given where the necessary skills do not exist.

Assisting with the escorting of specialist external contractors when required.

Carry out housekeeping / cleaning duties.

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

Minimum of two National 5's, including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience of practical or manual working (including painting).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Experience in carrying out painting and decoration work, basic engineering planned maintenance, repair tasks; please provide examples of your experience

Skills and experience in using and handling tools and equipment; please provide examples of your experience

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and Safe Systems of Work; please provide evidence to demonstrate your knowledge

Behaviour Requirements

Relationships & Collaboration

Change & Improve

Accountability & Initiative

Selection method 1

Interview

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