Electrician

Sodexo Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hours per week

Free parking

Free lunch from canteen

Onsite gym

Sodexo benefits access

Job summary

Sodexo Group seeks a qualified Electrician to join the Facilities Management team at HMP & YOI Bronzefield in Ashford, Surrey. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance to support safe, reliable building services within a busy prison environment.

You will diagnose faults, carry out testing, and deliver like-for-like replacements while maintaining electrical safety procedures and accurate records. The role includes site supervision, apprentice support, and an out-of-hours rota.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Installation or related discipline.
• City & Guilds Level 3 Inspection & Testing or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance, like-for-like replacements.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills; safe repairs.
• Good understanding of electrical safety, permits and SWoW.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and O&M manuals.
• Clear communication and accurate record-keeping; team-oriented in a secure environment.
• Desirable LV AP, HVAC/BMS, or CMMS familiarity; regulated setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and perform safe, timely repairs.
• Maintain distribution equipment, lighting, emergency lighting, small power and plant room services.
• Support generators, standby power, UPS/IPS, fire alarm interfaces and BMS controls.
• Complete electrical testing and like-for-like replacements.
• Adhere to electrical safety procedures, permits and lock-off rules.
• Keep accurate maintenance and compliance records.
• Supervise contractors and support minor works and commissioning.
• Assist apprentices and colleagues within competence; report defects promptly.
• Join out-of-hours rota; work five days in seven, including weekends when required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical drawings

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

City & Guilds 3 I&T

Tools

Maximo / CMMS

Job description

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Base 41,270.76 per annum + LW 3729.24 per annum

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Location:

Ashford

Closing Date:

16/10/2026

Job Category:

Prison Service

UK Government - Justice

Job Introduction

We are looking for a qualified Electrician to join the Facilities Management team at HMP & YOI Bronzefield in Ashford, Surrey. This is a practical, site-based role supporting statutory, legislative and mandatory electrical maintenance across a busy and highly regulated prison environment.

You will carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, diagnose faults, complete testing and repairs, and deliver like-for-like replacements and minor new works. You will help maintain the safe and reliable operation of critical electrical and building services, while working closely with the wider Facilities Management team, contractors and site management.

HMP & YOI Bronzefield is a closed local prison and the largest female prison in the UK and Europe. The establishment supports a diverse population and provides a range of facilities including residential units, healthcare, workshops, a gym, library, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen facilities.

What you will do

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.


• Diagnose faults and complete safe, effective and timely repairs.


• Maintain and support electrical systems including distribution equipment, lighting, emergency lighting, small power and plant room electrical services.


• Support generators, standby power, UPS/IPS systems, fire alarm interfaces and BMS controls within your competence and authorisation.


• Complete electrical testing, like-for-like replacements and minor electrical works.


• Follow electrical safety procedures, including permits, isolations, lock-off requirements, risk assessments and safe systems of work.


• Maintain accurate maintenance, testing and compliance records.


• Supervise and escort specialist contractors and support minor works, testing and commissioning.


• Support apprentices and colleagues where appropriate and within your competence.


• Report defects, risks, repeat failures and service issues promptly.


• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota and work five days in seven, including occasional weekends.

What you will need

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or recognised equivalent qualification in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.


• City & Guilds Level 3 Inspection and Testing qualification, or recognised equivalent.


• Two to three years of recent practical electrical maintenance experience in a commercial or technical maintenance environment.


• Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, like-for-like replacements and minor electrical works.


• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to complete safe and effective repairs.


• Good understanding of electrical safety, isolation procedures, permits and safe systems of work.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, O&M manuals and technical information.


• Good communication and accurate record-keeping skills.


• A dependable, professional and team-focused approach, with the ability to work safely and respectfully within a secure prison environment.

It would be advantageous to have experience or qualifications in:

• Low-voltage Authorised Person or Competent Person duties.


• HVAC, AHUs, controls or BMS.


• Generators, UPS/IPS systems or fire alarm interfaces.


• Maximo or another computerised maintenance management system.


• Custodial, PFI, secure or similarly regulated environments.


• Confined spaces or health and safety training.

The role may offer the opportunity to work towards formal appointment as a Low Voltage Authorised Person (LV AP), subject to site requirements, successful training and assessment, and formal appointment.

Working at HMP & YOI Bronzefield

This role requires you to work within a live prison environment. You will need to follow strict safety and security procedures and work with care, professionalism and respect in every interaction.

Sodexo operates with three core values: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference. We encourage our people to create hope and respect in every interaction, safely challenge behaviours that do not support a positive environment, and take meaningful action to improve outcomes for those in our care.

Every interaction matters, and you will play an important role in supporting a safe, secure and well-maintained establishment.

Security clearance

Appointment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and Enhanced Level 2 (EL2) prison security clearance, as well as completing standard pre-employment checks. We will support the successful candidate through the clearance process.

Package

• 37.5 hours per week


• Typically Monday to Friday (7:00am to 3:30pm)


• Participation in the out-of-hours call-out rota


• Free parking


• Free lunch from the canteen


• Onsite gym


• Access to 20+ Sodexo benefits, including the Sodexo Retirement Plan, discounts across 1,900+ brands, gym discounts and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing mental, legal and financial support.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.