Job Description

Vacancy Type
Permanent
Location
HMP Castle Huntly
Pay Band
B
Salary
27,697

Closing Date

09/07/2025, 10:00
Hours of work
All Hours required
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Weekly Hours
35
Job Purpose
The Maintenance Operative will support the Estates Maintenance Team by primarily carrying out basic routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repair tasks, housekeeping and cleaning duties. This will also include exterior grounds maintenance.


Work 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

SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success 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 eight, 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 those identified as key to role.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum of two National 5's, including Maths and English

or

equivalent qualifications

or

relevant experience of practical or manual working
Knowledge, Skills and 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.

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and Safe Systems of Work; please provide evidence to demonstrate your knowledge
Behaviour Requirements
Relationships & Collaboration
Change & Improve

Accountability & Initiative
Selection method 1
Interview