Electrical Supervisor

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); Tetford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Death in Service 4x salary

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gov Facility Services Ltd is recruiting an Electrical Supervisor for HMP Wayland in Thetford. The role involves supervising electrical staff and coordinating maintenance within a secure prison environment.

The position requires five years of electrical experience, a full driving licence, and qualifications including C&G 2367/2357 and BS7671 18th Edition. Typical hours are Monday–Friday with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience as an electrician or equivalent.
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical, building services.
• Experience of supervising staff.
• Full driving license preferably with D1
• C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent.
• Certificate in BS7671 - The Requirements For Electrical Installations
• 18th Edition
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical staff and coordinate maintenance.
• Ensure safe, compliant electrical installations.
• Work at HMP Wayland Monday–Friday.
• Collaborate with plumbers, electricians and other trades.

Skills

Five years' experience

Commercial/industrial electrical

Supervising staff

Full driving licence

C&G 2367/2357

BS7671 18th Edition

Health & Safety

Organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations

C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation)

Job description

Gov Facility Services Ltd

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Location:

Thetford, Norfolk

Job Reference:

BB-2890_1790076057

Job Type:

This is a Permanent job.

Job Role: Electrical Supervisor

Location:

HMP Wayland- Thompson Road, Griston Thetford IP256RL

Salary:

£48,412.56 per annum with on call working

Contract:

Permanent - 39 hrs per week - Mon-Fri

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP Wayland, a Category C & Adult/Male prison. We work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Wayland functions like a self-contained town, requiring hundreds of people to keep it running. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, we are committed to ensuring the smooth and safe operation, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families, and the community.

As an Electrical Supervisor, you will work alongside experienced colleagues such as Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and others, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical, time-bound services to HMPPS, seeking an Electrical Supervisor with:

• Five years' experience as an electrician or equivalent
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical, building services
• Experience of supervising staff
• Full driving license preferably with D1
• C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• Certificate in BS7671 - The Requirements For Electrical Installations
• 18th Edition
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

Application Encouragement:

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Career Opportunities:

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff alike and to play a part in reintegration into society.

Benefits:

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, with additional non-contractual benefits including Death in Service (4x salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts.

We focus on safety, supportiveness, inclusivity, and career development opportunities.

Workplace Values:

Pride In People. We promote diversity and create a workplace where all employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to be themselves. We commit to diversity, inclusion, ongoing learning, and career progression for all.

Future Plans:

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that FM Services will be transferred to the private sector by August 2027 after a procurement process.

Core Values:

Pride in People - Do the Right Thing - One Team. An ISO 9001 Certified Company.

Important Dates:

2026-10-20 11:19

753547

Position Info:

• Supervisor
• Thetford, Norfolk

Required Skills:

• Up to £48,412.56 per annum
• Public sector Services

Further details available at the original listing source.

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Five years' experience as an electrician or equivalent

- Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical, building services

- Experience of supervising staff

- Full driving license preferably with D1

- C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent

- Certificate in BS7671 - The Requirements For Electrical Installations

- 18th Edition

- Good Health & Safety knowledge

- Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP Wayland, a Category C & Adult/Male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Wayland runs like a self-contained town it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As an Electrical Supervisor you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all., If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

Pride In People.

We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.

We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans.

GFSL has been notified by it's shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.