Technical Manager Electrical

Inverness, SCT, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Vacancy Type
Permanent
Location
HMP Inverness
Pay Band
D
Salary
36,268 - 42,587 plus temporary RRA (recruitment retention allowance) of 1500 per annum, until maximum of the pay band is reached, then 1000 is given

Closing Date


31/10/2025, 10:55
Hours of work
Normal Office Hours
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Weekly Hours
35
Job Purpose
The Technical Manager (Electrical) is responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Engineers and Operatives. They will manage the maintenance team workload through our computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to ensure the estate complies with statutory regulations and service level agreements. The role involves planning and directing Engineers and Operatives to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM), installation work and routine and complex electrical repairs. The Technical Manager will plan and monitor local and national contracts. There are additional procurement responsibilities with Local contracts.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Maintenance Engineers and Administrator Operatives managing team workloads, monitoring, and supporting the progress of PPM and reactive works.

Develop and deliver appropriate training plans and support to ensure competency and skill sets are maintained. Empower engineers to make confident and appropriate decisions.

Ensure all costs are managed in line with budget and designated authority spending levels.

Ensure health and safety issues are considered when planning and executing works by the team. Manage risk assessments, method statements and permits to work

The Technical Manager will plan and monitor local and national contracts. There are additional procurement responsibilities with Local contracts.

You will undertake complex technical fault finding and ensure that all works comply with the relevant legislation including Electricity at Work, Building and Fire Regulations.

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
Have served a recognised apprenticeship and obtained a qualification in an electrical discipline to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

(Essential)





Hold a current electrical qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382. Willing to undertake BS7671 (18th Edition) if not a current holder.

(Essential)




Have completed an HNC in an engineering subject.

(Desirable)


Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements
Have experience in the installation, repair, maintenance, test and inspection of electrical systems in an industrial / commercial environment. This includes experience of providing support, direction and leadership to others carrying out similar electrical bias works. Have a basic understanding of mechanical systems and building fabric or be willing to develop these skills.

Evidence of your excellent organisational skills, demonstrating your ability to prioritise, forward plan and manage competing demands to ensure outputs are delivered on time. This should include works for internal resources and local / national contracts. Experience of utilising CMMS and other I.T systems to monitor and plan workloads.

Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including Health & Safety, Safe Systems of Work, Electricity at Work, Building and Fire Regulations and working to BS7671.

Evidence of your excellent problem-solving skills and your ability to provide practical and creative solutions to a range of resourcing and technical issues.
Behaviour Requirements
Solve Problems & Make Decisions

Plan & Organise

Relationships & Collaboration
Develop Ourselves & Others
Selection method 1
Final Stage Interview

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3991999
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Inverness, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned