Electrician, Ruthvenfield Depot, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, 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:

Electrician - PKC13836
£33,929
Ruthvenfield Depot, Perth

We currently have opportunities available for Electricians within our Housing Repairs Service.

The contractual base is Ruthvenfield Depot, Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth. However, as a mobile worker, you will start your working day from your home address.

At Perth & Kinross Council, our electricians play a vital role in maintaining our housing stock, ensuring all electrical installations are safe, compliant with regulations, and operating efficiently for our tenants.

Working 36 hours per week (8:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am – 1:00pm on Fridays), your duties will include:

• Planned electrical maintenance
• Day-to-day emergency and responsive repairs
• Electrical testing
• Preparing vacant properties for relet

Our Housing Repairs Service operates an out-of-hours emergency repairs service 24/7, 365 days per year, and you will be expected to take part in this rota (approximately 1 week in every 7).

You will work as part of a team of electricians and multi-trade staff, travelling across the stunning Perth and Kinross area in a Council fleet vehicle, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.

We are committed to supporting development, and as a fully qualified electrician you will be encouraged to gain further qualifications, such as Approved Electrician status.

We also welcome applications from candidates who are:

• Nearing completion of their apprenticeship
• Currently part-way through their training (with support available to complete qualifications)

In return, we offer a supportive working environment and a generous benefits package, including:

• 26 days annual leave (increasing with service), plus public holidays
• Defined benefit pension scheme (with additional contribution options)
• Access to employee benefits, including retail discounts and a low carbon car scheme
• Family-friendly policies, including Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Time off for volunteering and access to our Wellbeing Framework

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

• Fully qualified electrician, or currently working towards completion of your qualification
• Experience in planned electrical maintenance
• Experience in day-to-day emergency and responsive repairs
• Experience of electrical testing
• Experience preparing vacant properties for relet
• Knowledge of electrical regulations to ensure installations are safe, compliant and operate efficiently
• Ability to work as part of a team of electricians and other trades staff
• Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours emergency repairs rota (approximately 1 week in every 7)
• Ability to travel throughout the Perth and Kinross area
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share.

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
• 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
• 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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Charlie Shepherd on 01738 476051 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, 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.