Electrician

Government Facility Services Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Death in Service 4x salary

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is recruiting for an Electrician (Level 3) at HMP Highpoint, Newmarket. The role involves carrying out electrical maintenance and installations within a Category C prison, ensuring safety and compliance across industrial electrical systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 electrical installation qualification, BS7671:2018, and at least two years as a fully qualified electrician, with strong health and safety practices and organisational skills.

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).
• Two years' experience working as a fully qualified electrician.
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge; strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs at HMP Highpoint as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team.
• Ensure safety, compliance and reliable operation of electrical systems.
• Collaborate with trades to support a secure, safe environment for prisoners and staff.

Skills

Health & Safety

Organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

BS7671:2018 (18th edition)

Level 3 Electrical Installation

NVQ / AM2 / AM2S

City & Guilds / EAL qualifications

Job description

Electrician (Level 3)

Location: HMP Highpoint, Stradishall Newmarket, CB89YG

Salary: £39,579.20 plus £1000 in Recruitment Retention Allowance and a 5% Shift allowance

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Level 3 fully qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Highpoint, a Category C Adult/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, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Highpoint runs like a self-contained city, 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.

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:

• 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

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
• Death in Service at 4x salary
• Access to private GP consultations
• An Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis
• A range of financial reward mechanisms
• 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.

Future Plans.

GFSL has been notified by it's 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.

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.

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