South Lanarkshire Council
H&T 4993 - G2 Electrician (604686)
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H&T 4993 - G2 Electrician (604686)
Electrician – Building Services Support
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be submitted by 14 July 2026 at 11:55 PM.
Essential Information
- Location: Lanark Business Unit
- Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week
- Salary: £39,856 – £40,995 per annum
About the Role
South Lanarkshire Council seeks experienced Electricians to support electrical works within Building Services.
You will:
- Carry out new builds, refurbishments, maintenance, and Testing & Inspection programmes
- Manage varied workloads with a flexible approach
- Operate across both commercial and domestic properties
- Work independently and in teams (as required) to deliver timely electrical solutions
Subject to meeting criteria, placement will depend on the Advanced Electrician grade availability.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Performing time-served electrical works in accordance with relevant SVQ Level 3/City & Guilds qualifications
- Demonstrating sound practical and technical competencies for testing, inspection, and installation tasks
- Ensuring health and safety adherence at all times
- Meeting targets and deadlines
- Providing excellent customer care and maintaining strong communication skills
Location: Travel throughout South Lanarkshire is essential for all duties.
Requirements
To apply, you must:
- Hold valid trade qualifications (e.g., SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) in a relevant discipline
- Prove 5+ years of recent experience in electrical installations (in commercial or domestic properties)
- Hold recent certifications in:
- Testing & Inspection aligned with current UK regulations
- Show awareness of time management and ability to work under pressure
- Have strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to customer-centric work
- Must allow for a mandatory medical check (if shortlisted)
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Internal & External Note
- Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace.
- DO NOT submit a CV—this is not part of the SLC application process. Instead:
- Upload additional application materials under Supporting Documents
- Address all required questions below (in writing):
Application Questions Provide evidence of experience and achievements in the five behaviours framework: “Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, and Performing”.
Additional Considerations
In line with Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020, the application form may ask specific questions.
- Overseas candidates: Must submit an Overseas Criminal Records Check (translated into English).
- Canvassing prohibition: Involvement via informal lobbying or communication (or byეთ middlemen) disqualifies the application.
Equal Opportunities & Diverse Hiring Commitments
South Lanarkshire Council embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including:
- Candidates with a disability
- Care-experienced applicants
- Employees from BAMER communities
- Armed forces veterans, reserves, and their families
a disability confident employer for applicants meeting the essential criteria:
- Guaranteed interview if disability is disclosed and essential requirements are fulfilled
As holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council prioritises:
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- Veteran, military leaver, and dependents’ applications with guaranteed interview if meeting essential criteria.
Employee Benefits
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you’ll also receive:
- Local government salary sacrifice AVC pension scheme (to boost retirement pensions)
- Up to 33 days’ paid annual leave (plus 10 days’ public holidays)
- Occupational sick pay
- Flexible and family-friendly policies—including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Subscription discounts (e.g., cinema, travel, and other perks)
- Support schemes:
- Cycle-to-work allowance
- Stipulated physiotherapy access
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental/emotional well-being support
About South Lanarkshire Council
Based in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire Council covers 16,000 employees and an annual budget of £1 billion, serving rural areas, market towns (Lanark, Strathaven, Carluke), and urban hubs (Rutherglen, Cambuslang, East Kilbride).
Our Vision Is set out in the Economic Strategy:
"Build one of Scotland’s strongest economies, enabling businesses, communities, and communities to thrive through shared themes of schooling, infrastructure, and business growth."
Key objectives:
- People: Upskilling and enhancing employability
- Place: Investing in infrastructure (urban, rural, and upland)
- Business: Supporting innovation, growth, and economic resilience.
Apply at your earliest convenience. All final correspondence will be email-based. Successful candidates may be involved in recruitment checks to finalise/withdraw applications within a set timescale.
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