Job Summary
Position: Electrician, Building Services – South Lanarkshire Council
Location: Hamilton Business Unit
Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:00‑4:30, Friday 8:00‑1:30
Salary: £39,856 – £40,995 per year
Closing Date: 3 June 2026, 11:55 pm
Responsibilities
Provide experienced electrical support for building services, including new build, refurbishment, maintenance and a comprehensive testing and inspection programme.
Manage varied workloads and deliver work in line with targets and predefined timescales.
Use trade qualifications (SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) and demonstrate sound practical technical competencies in managing and delivering jobs.
Carry out testing and inspection to current regulations with suitable qualifications.
Maintain a commitment to customer care, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and practice health and safety awareness.
Travel throughout South Lanarkshire as required.
Attend a health check if recommended for appointment.
Qualifications
* Trade qualifications in electrical work, SVQ Level 3 or equivalent City & Guilds.
* Experience in commercial or domestic properties within the construction industry.
* Practical technical competencies in testing/inspection to current regulations.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and ability to work to targets.
* Understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
Application Process
Internal applicants must apply via the Opportunity Marketplace. Complete the “Skills and Qualifications” section of the application form under the “Review Skills and Qualifications” tab.
Upload evidence of experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework (Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, Performing) under Supporting Documents.
All correspondence will be via email. Please do not submit a CV in place of the Application Form; CVs will be disregarded.
Benefits
* Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme.
* Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot.
* Up to 33 days annual leave.
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
* Occupational sick pay.
* Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
* Employee discounts, including cinema discounts.
* Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program offering practical and emotional support.
Legal and Background Checks
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. The check must be translated into English and include an official statement confirming no history of or pending criminal record proceedings.
Equal Opportunities
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you will receive a wide range of benefits.
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