Plumber

Position: Plumber Permanent
Vacancy Type: PermanentLocation: HMP InvernessPay Band: Please refer to full job description on SPS career siteSalary: Current Annual Pay Package of up to £36,569 + On Call Allowance Closing Date: Hours of Work: Please refer to full job description on SPS career siteJob Purpose:

The post holder will support the SPS Maintenance Team in all aspects of Estates work. Delivering preventative and reactive maintenance activities on plumbing and fitting works. Including but not limited to legionella controls, heating, and ventilation systems.

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.

Responsibilities:

Carry 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 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

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 .

Experience Requirements Knowledge Skills 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.

Selection Methods Please refer to full job description on SPS career site