Electrician

Government Facility Services Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional facility services provider is seeking a dedicated Electrician to join their team at HMP Bullingdon. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits such as holiday days, and a chance to work in a supportive environment that promotes rehabilitation. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in commercial or industrial electrical systems. We encourage those passionate about making a positive difference to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Two years' experience working as an electrician.
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for all.

Skills

Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

Electrician qualified to C&G 2367 or 2357

NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent

18th Edition

Certificate in BS7671

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Electrician

Location: HMP Bullingdon OX25

Salary: £46,177.30 with an additional 5% basic salary in recognition of shift and weekend work

Contract: Full Time - Perm (39 hrs per week - shift work Mon to Sun)

We are seeking a dedicated Electrician to join our team at HMP Bullingdon, a category B male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues — we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Bullingdon runs like a self-contained city. The Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to driving smooth and safe operation; everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor, and the wider community.

As an Electrician, you will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

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

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical services to HMPPS. We are looking for an Electrician with any combination of the following:

• Two years' experience working in a role as an electrician
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
• Electrician qualified to C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• 18th Edition
• Certificate in BS7671
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

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 include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services. There are also various financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build your skills and progress. Pride in People — Do the Right Thing — One Team. We are committed to diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans: GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that FM services will, in future, be delivered by the private sector. Following a successful procurement, GFSL’s services may transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

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