Maintenance Operative - Bishopbriggs, United Kingdom - Scottish Prison Service

Scottish Prison Service

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Bishopbriggs, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

You will carry out basic routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repair tasks. You will support the Area Estates team.

This will be carried out to pre-set timescales, technical direction and standards.- Responsibilities- Undertake routine work such as minor repair tasks on electrical, plumbing, building equipment and painting work.- Supported by the engineering team, you will carry out allocated tasks and be trained in electrical appliance testing, inspecting fire systems, equipment maintenance testing and inspection.- Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment and reporting any dangers/deficiencies.- Carry out external grounds maintenance throughout the year (including winter grounds maintenance and gritting where you may be asked to work out with your normal working hours (on-call)).

You will be trained to operate grounds maintenance plant and equipment, maintaining stock levels of essential materials required to fully maintain the external roads, footpaths, grassed areas, hedgerows and beds.

Assisting with the escorting of specialist external contractors when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications Requirements
Minimum of two National 5's, including Maths and English

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or equivalent qualifications
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or relevant experience of practical or manual working.

Full Driving Licence that enables you to drive in the UK, however SPS will consider proposals put forward to carry out the duties by any other means.
Experience Requirements
Skills and experience in using and handling tools and equipment; please provide examples of your experience.
Experience in carrying out basic engineering maintenance, repair tasks, grounds maintenance and painting; please provide examples of your experience.
Knowledge Skills Requirements
A basic understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace; please provide examples.
Be able to work as part of a team; please provide examples.
Positive attitude towards training and learning new skills; please provide examples.
Have a flexible approach to a wide variety of tasks; please provide examples.
Selection method 1
Interview