Electrician

Government Facility Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government services provider is seeking a qualified Electrician to join the team at HMP Bedford. This full-time role involves performing maintenance on commercial electrical systems within a Category B prison. Candidates must hold a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation and have at least two years' experience. The position offers competitive benefits including 25 days holiday, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service benefit

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Certificate in BS7671: 2018 (18th edition) required.
• Must have Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation.
• Two years' experience as a fully qualified electrician.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team to maintain prison facilities.
• Ensure safety and security of electrical systems.
• Conduct planned and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Certificate in BS7671: 2018

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation

Working on commercial or industrial systems

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

Certificate in BS7671: 2018

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation

Job description

Electrician- Level 3 only

Location: HMP Bedford - St Loyes Street, Bedford MK40

Salary: £39,579.20 plus a 5% shift allowance for weekend working and £1000 in RRA per annum.

Contract: Full time / Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated fully qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Bedford, a Category B & adult / male prison.

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

HMP Bedford runs like a self‑contained town, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body; everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As an Electrician, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, other 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.

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 compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

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

Qualifications

• Certificate in BS7671: 2018 (18th edition)
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Electrotechnical Services (City & Guilds / EAL), including relevant NVQs and competency assessments (AM2 / AM2S). For example: 2367 or 2357.
• Two years' experience working in a role as a fully qualified electrician
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of planned and preventive maintenance operations
• 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 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.

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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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