Electrician

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); Bovingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrician to join their team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring safe facilities for prisoners and staff. Applicants should have C&G qualifications and a strong knowledge of electrical systems. This position offers a supportive workplace, inclusive culture, and a competitive benefits package including 25 days of holiday. Apply now to make a difference.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service benefit at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience as an electrician in commercial or industrial settings.
• Electrician qualification to C&G 2367/2357 is mandatory.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical electrical maintenance services.
• Ensure safety and security in the facilities.
• Work collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals.

Skills

2 years' experience as an electrician

Knowledge of commercial/industrial electrical systems

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Education

C&G 2367 or 2357 Electrical Installation

NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent

18th Edition

Certificate in BS7671

Job description

Overview

As an Electrician, 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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for an Electrical Technician with any combination of:

• 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

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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 a 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.

GFSL has been notified by its 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.

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