Electrician

Serco Group Plc; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Doncaster is seeking a motivated Electrician to join their FM team. You will be responsible for carrying out maintenance and installation of electrical equipment at HMP & YOI Doncaster. The role offers full-time hours with the chance for continuous professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension - up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to gain additional qualifications

Continuous professional development opportunities

Free on site parking

Blue light discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to document inspection findings and pursue fault rectifications.
• Must have served a recognised trade apprenticeship.
• Experience with electrical plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding and defect rectification on electrical plant.
• Perform pre-planned maintenance and install new electrical equipment.
• Participate in on-call roster (currently 1 in 8).

Skills

Fault finding and defect rectification

Pre-planned maintenance

Ability to work independently

Commitment and flexibility

Education

C & G Electrical Certificate or other recognised electrical trade qualification

Recognised trade apprenticeship

Qualified to BS7671

Job description

We're recruiting for a driven and dedicated Electrician to join our FM team at HMP & YOI Doncaster, a category B local resettlement prison situated in South Yorkshire, housing a male population of up to 1160 individuals, approximately 200 of whom are young offenders aged 18-20.

As the FM Electrician you will carry out fault finding and defect rectification to items of electrical plant and equipment, pre‑planned maintenance of items of electrical plant and equipment and installation of new plant and apparatus.

You will need to be able to document inspection findings and pursue fault rectifications. You will work as a part of a close‑knit team however you will be expected to work independently at times. This role is ideally suited to someone starting up their Electrician career or someone who is looking to step away from vast travel and be based on site full time!

It is important to note that working in such a secure environment can be challenging at times. In return we can offer a supportive and collaborative environment that respects work/life balance and ultimately contributes to the delivery of vital public services in the UK. There will also be a need to participate on the on‑call roster, which currently sits around 1 in 8 and there will be a requirement for out of hours work and weekend work required to meet business needs.

What you'll need to do the job

You will need C & G Electrical Certificate or other recognised electrical trade qualification and you must have served a recognised trade apprenticeship and qualified to BS7671 (Current Edition of the IEE Regulations).

Finally commitment and flexibility is a must - you will work as part of an on call rostered team, currently 1 in 14.

Why Serco

• We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and been in the business for 25 years, employ 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you'll be delivering an essential service that touch people's lives.
• Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
• We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.

What we offer

• Pension - up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in the Immigration sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
• A safe and supportive culture
• Free on site parking
• Blue light discounts
• Opportunities to gain additional qualifications
• Continuous professional development opportunities

Disability Confident

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