Technical Manager (Mechanical) - HMP Glenochil

Looking for job security and a role with career progression opportunities? Working Monday to Friday plus occasional on-call and access to overtime; we provide all tools and PPE. In addition, you can access the following benefits (additional information with the attached Guidance for Applicants documents):

· 34 days annual leave, increasing to 42 days after 5 years

· Free gym and car parking

· Pension scheme with generous employer contributions

· Additional training and qualification opportunities may be available with full support and funding provided

· Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently recruiting for a permanent Technical Manager in the Mechanical discipline within HMP Glenochil within Clakmannanshire.

The role of Technical Manager (Mechanical) is responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Engineers and administrators, managing team workload to ensure the prison estate is maintained. Your role will be to plan and direct engineers to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance for all systems and plant, including plumbing, gas, heating and ventilation and Building Energy Management System (BEMS).

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check and a pre-employment medical assessment to determine suitability for role.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Maintenance Engineers and Administrators, managing team workload and monitoring and supporting the progress of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repair tasks.
• Through the development and delivery of appropriate training and support, develop internal capacity and skill; empowering engineers to make confident and appropriate engineering decisions.
• Ensure all finances are managed in line with budget and designated authority spending levels.
• Ensure health and safety considerations are taken into account when planning and executing works by the team. Manage risk assessments, method statements and permits to work.
• You will be responsible for managing, monitoring and reporting on the performance of local and national maintenance contracts.
• You will undertake complex technical fault finding and ensure that all works comply with the relevant legislation including Building and Fire Regulations, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations (LOLER) and gas regulations.

Essential qualifications for the role are:

• Have completed a recognised apprenticeship in in Engineering Services (mechanical) or plumbing or heating and ventilation. For example SVQ level 3 or City and Guilds Level 3 and a National Certificate (or equivalent) in Engineering Services (mechanical) or plumbing or heating and ventilation.
• Have completed HNC in an engineering subject or prepared to work towards one with full support from SPS if required.

We are looking for candidates to have experience in the following areas:

• ESTATES MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE - Experience of mechanical, plumbing, heating and ventilation maintenance and repair work and also a willingness to develop new skills in electrical and building maintenance. This includes experience of providing support, advice and direction to others in carry out installation works or complex mechanical repairs.
• IT SKILLS - Proven IT skills within a maintenance environment.
• DRIVING/TRAVEL - A full driving licence that enables the person to drive in the UK, however SPS is willing to consider proposals put forward by applicants to carry out the duties by any other means.

We are looking to candidates to have knowledge and skills in:

• KNOWLEDGE OF LEGISLATION - Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including Health & Safety, Safe Systems of Work, Building and Fire Regulations, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations (LOLER) and gas regulations.
• PLANNING AND PRIORITISING - Evidence of your excellent organisational skills, demonstrating your ability to prioritise, forward plan and manage competing demands to ensure outputs are delivered on time.
• BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS - Evidence of your ability to foster effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.
• PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING - Evidence of your excellent problem solving skills and your ability to provide practical and creative solutions to a range of resourcing issues.