Electrical Services Technician, Building Services, Pullar House - Internal

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Electrical Services Technician - Internal - (Fixed Term until 29 June 2028) - PKC12614
£35,588 - £39,248
Pullar House, Perth

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Electrical Technician, Building services within Perth & Kinross Council. The post will form part of the Energy and Engineering Team within Property Services which is responsible for the provision of a wide range of building related services to public buildings. The role has been created to allow for the council to undertake essential electrical services projects throughout the non- domestic estate portfolio.

The role will require co-ordination of all electrical, IT infrastructure and building related works within the council’s operational buildings. The projects are anticipated to be carried out during normal working hours; however there may be instances when the post holders will be required to work out with these hours to minimise disruption to services. There is also an expectation that the postholder will work on all Electrical Infrastructure projects such as replacement /new electrical systems including, distribution systems, small power installations, fire alarm, intruder alarms, lighting and associated controls.

An additional part of the role will be the requirement to meet future energy savings targets and have the ability to incorporate new and low carbon technologies into all designs and proposals providing a cost effective energy efficient solution.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for an individual who has design and project management experience relating to the specific Electrical Engineering discipline. To undertake the role we require excellent planning and organisational skills along with the ability to complete and implement projects within target deadlines.  Must be capable of developing innovative design solutions and provide Technical support. 

Self-motivated and confident with excellent communication skills to establish good working relationships.  Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of Property Professionals you will engage effectively with a wide and diverse audience including Technical and non-Technical.  Some supervisory skills are required for mentoring junior members of staff. 

It is expected that the individual will be suitably qualified, have membership of a Professional or Trade body and have knowledge in the use of computer aided design packages such as Relux, Dialux, AMTECH, AutoCAD and REVIT MEP. 

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.  The successful candidate will have access to further training and support for continued professional development.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with (Grant Key, Principal Officer (Energy & Engineering) on GSKey@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.