Electrician

Serco USA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site car parking

On-site gym access

Pension scheme (up to 6%)

Internal training and apprenticeship机会

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Electrician Grade 2 to maintain essential electrical systems within a secure custodial environment at HMP Thameside, London. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and install equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

The role requires working to BS7671 standards, with opportunities for progression and a supportive benefits package. A strong emphasis on safety and compliance underpins daily operations within the prison setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified to BS7671 (current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations).
• Holds a City and Guilds Electrical qualification and certification in safe isolation and safe electrical working, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of low-voltage electrical distribution and network systems.
• Able to work independently, prioritise workloads and make sound technical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Confident producing maintenance documentation and communicating technical information clearly.
• Committed to safety, compliance and delivering high standards in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical plant and equipment up to 240V AC.
• Diagnose faults and complete defect rectification across a range of electrical systems and assets.
• Install new electrical plant and equipment in line with operational and compliance requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams to support maintenance and installation activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation and tool inventories.
• Support investigations into plant performance and contribute recommendations to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the facilities team and participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Assist with the specification and procurement of spare parts and equipment to support service continuity.

Skills

Low-voltage systems

Independent working

Documentation & reporting

Technical communication

Safety & compliance

Education

BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)

City and Guilds Electrical qualification

Safe isolation certification

Job description

Serco: HMP Thameside, London SE28 0FJ

Permanent, Full Time (40 hours p/w - Participation in the out-of-hours call-out rota required)

Up to £36,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Ready to impact a better future?

As an Electrician Grade 2 in our Justice and Immigration Facilities Management team, you'll help maintain critical electrical systems within a secure custodial environment, ensuring facilities remain safe, compliant and operational. Your expertise will support the day-to-day running of the prison and the services that depend on it.

Our work touches lives every day. By maintaining essential infrastructure, you'll contribute to a safe and effective environment for colleagues, service users and visitors. This is a role where your technical skills have a genuine positive impact on communities, with opportunities for growth, development and progression while helping us impact a better future.

What you’ll do as an Electrician Grade 2

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical plant and equipment up to 240V AC.
• Diagnose faults and complete defect rectification across a range of electrical systems and assets.
• Install new electrical plant and equipment in line with operational and compliance requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams to support maintenance and installation activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation and tool inventories.
• Support investigations into plant performance and contribute recommendations to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the facilities team and participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Assist with the specification and procurement of spare parts and equipment to support service continuity.

Does this sound like you?

• Qualified to BS7671 (current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations).
• Holds a City and Guilds Electrical qualification and certification in safe isolation and safe electrical working, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of low-voltage electrical distribution and network systems.
• Able to work independently, prioritise workloads and make sound technical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Confident producing maintenance documentation and communicating technical information clearly.
• Committed to safety, compliance and delivering high standards in a secure environment.

What we offer

• 25 days plus bank holidays (does this apply - and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Free on site car parking
• Free use of on site gym
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.

A little bit about us:

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, a top Great British Employer of Veterans, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our 'Ban the Box' pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).