Plumbers - Hmp Inverness

-Vacancy Type
Permanent
Location
HMP Inverness
Pay Band
C
Salary
Current Annual Pay Package of up to £36,569 + On Call Allowance

**Closing Date**
- 02/10/2025, 10:00
Hours of work
Normal Office Hours
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Weekly Hours
35
Job Purpose

**The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting permanent Plumbers to work within HMP Inverness**

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’s roles are based on 35 hours per week worked across Monday to Friday and we provide all tools and PPE.**

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**.**

**_ Current Annual Pay Package of up to £36,569 + On Call Allowance* for full time 35 hours per week._**

**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.

**How do I apply?**

**Applicants should have a recognised apprenticeship in heating, plumbing or mechanical discipline to SVQ level 3. Evidenced equivalent significant experience will also be considered e.g. CSCS gold card holder.**
- _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._
ResponsibilitiesCarry out reactive / planned maintenance and complete minor works as defined and specified on water distribution systems, plant, equipment, and associated assets.
Maintain a safe and healthy working environment through regular inspection and testing of heating appliances and installations in accordance with relevant legislation.
Monitor and adjust systems to ensure optimum performance of the plant and equipment, aligned with statutory regulations. Produce related reports and recommendations as required.
Become familiar with the operation and maintenance of the various SPS systems. Providing support and advice on issues to the Technical Manager. Assisting other members of the team with their activities as required.
Assume practical responsibility for all plumbing, heating and ventilation related installations and provide timely pre-emptive condition reports to Technical Manager. Complete and sign work orders as issued by the SPS Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Assess and order parts and equipment necessary for individual tasks, in conjunction with the administrator.

**Person Specification**-
Qualification Requirements

Applicant should have served a recognised apprenticeship in heating, plumbing or mechanical discipline to SVQ level 3.

If successful, this will need to be evidenced through formal certification paperwork, however we will also consider evidence of this through alternative routes including CSCS gold card.

**Please ensure CV clearly outlines the above qualifications deemed as essential**.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Experience of mechanical services, plumbing and heating services maintenance in an industrial/commercial environment.

**Please ensure CV provides an example specific to the above criteria**
- 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.
Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Risk Assessments, Method Statements (Safe Systems of Work), Legionella and control measures etc
Ability to interpret from drawings, instructions, and specifications
Behaviour RequirementsSolve Problems & Make Decisions
Change & Improve
Relationships & Collaboration
Develop Ourselves & Others
Selection method 1
Interview