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Ref no:
CNS06410
Published:
29/07/2026
Closes:
17/08/2026
Location:
Council Offices, Stornoway, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Isle of Lewis, Lewis, HS1 2BW
Salary:
£36,430 - £39,362 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week

Advert

Services Technician, Maintenance (5731)
37 hours per week, permanent post
£36,430 - £39,362 per annum (inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance)

The successful candidate will lead and co-ordinate the delivery of all mechanical and electrical (M&E) service requirements across the Comhairle estate. Working in partnership with the Property Management Section, you will be responsible for agreeing priorities and developing programmes of work arising from identified remedial actions, reactive faults and service improvements.

You will manage service contracts and direct framework contractors to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of works, maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role also involves developing and delivering remedial and improvement works, preparing technical specifications, supporting energy conservation and renewable projects, and providing specialist technical advice to operational and administrative staff.

You should have extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical repairs, maintenance and improvement works within building environments, together with a sound understanding of current I.E.E. Regulations, Building Standards, statutory compliance requirements and health and safety practices relevant to the building services industry.

You must hold a recognised, time-served apprenticeship in a relevant building services discipline or an HNC (or equivalent) in a related field, together with a minimum of five years' post-qualification experience.

A current valid driving licence is essential.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

It is vital you read the attached job description and person specification. In your Experience Statement, please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 17 August

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  • Scottish Living Wage