Vacancy Type: Permanent Location: HMP Inverness Pay Band: Please refer to full job description on SPS career site Salary: Current Annual Pay Package of up to £35,200 On Call Allowance Closing Date: 2025-04-14 Hours of Work: Please refer to full job description on SPS career site Job Purpose: Support the Technical Manager in all aspects of Estates work. To provide comprehensive repairs, diagnostic, fault finding and maintenance service for the systems e.g., security systems, BEMS, networks, mechanical & electrical locking, and key vending. 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. If interested in a career with us, please read the following information carefully: The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting for a permanent Systems Engineer to work within our prisons across Scotland. We currently have vacancies in the following location: HMP Inverness Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check, Medical Assessment, References, DVLA licence check (where applicable) and Nationality checks. 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 role of Systems Maintenance Engineer. Responsibilities: Conduct reactive / planned maintenance and minor works throughout the establishment as instructed to all security plant, equipment and systemsMaintain a safe and healthy working environment through regular checking and testing of electrical appliances and installations in accordance with relevant legislation. Where applicable to the role, participate in the out of hours on-call system which operates on a rotational basis. It is expected that you will be able to attend your home establishment within 60 minutes of being called out. You will also provide area coverage when required.Monitor and adjust the mechanical control systems to ensure optimum performance within guidelines as well as inspection and testing.To provide technical support and advice on security systems and equipment issues to the Technical Manager and other staff as necessary.Assume practical responsibility for all security systems and equipment related installations and provide timely pre-emptive condition reports to the Technical Manager.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 Have completed a recognised apprenticeship and have obtained a minimum of a SVQ level 3 and a National Certificate (or equivalents) in any building services related discipline e.g., security systems, controls or electronic/electrical or mechanical. Please ensure CV clearly outlines the above qualifications deemed as essential. Experience Requirements Knowledge Skills Requirements Have experience of maintenance on industrial/commercial control systems including an IT element. Essential Have experience of maintenance and repairs, including security equipment, fire systems as well as experience of other basic maintenance tasks in electrical/mechanical disciplines. Essential Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Safe Systems of Work and contingency planning Essential Ability to interpret and work from drawings, instructions, and specifications. Essential Selection Methods Please refer to full job description on SPS career site