Joiners

Overview

Current Annual Pay Package of up to £37,878 + On Call Allowance

Closing Date 20/02/2026, 10:00

Hours of work:
Normal Office Hours

Full or Part Time:
Full-Time

Weekly

Hours:

35

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 Perth
• HMP Shotts
• HMP Inverness

Please 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 here).

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.

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.

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