Electrician

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend allowance

Pension scheme with employer employer

Training and development opportunities

Progression into senior roles

Employee benefits

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is recruiting an Electrician to join the Nottingham-based facilities team in a secure prison environment. The role offers a stable, long-term position with structured hours and clear progression.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on essential electrical systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in Nottingham. Training and development opportunities are funded, with potential for progression into senior roles.

Qualifications

• Requires City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical Installation (Level 2+).
• 18th Edition certification (or willing to update).
• Experience in maintenance and fault finding.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance across electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs.
• Undertake minor installation works and component replacements.
• Conduct inspections and testing in line with regulations.
• Complete maintenance records and reports accurately.
• Support general maintenance and operational requirements.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Health & safety focus

Basic IT skills

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical Installation (Level 2+)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Electrician - Nottingham | £30,000-£36,000 + Weekend Allowance + Long-Term Stability

Secure prison-based role with structured hours, strong benefits and clear progression

We're recruiting for an Electrician to join an established facilities team in Nottingham, working within a secure prison environment. This role offers a stable, long-term position with structured working patterns and ongoing development.

As an Electrician, you'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance on essential electrical systems, ensuring a safe and compliant environment in Nottingham.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• Additional earnings through weekend rota allowance
• Stable, long-term role within a structured environment
• 24+ days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Funded training and development opportunities
• Progression into senior or supervisory roles
• Access to employee benefits and discount schemes

Key Responsibilities:

In this Maintenance Electrician role, you will:

• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance across electrical systems
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs
• Undertake minor installation works and component replacements
• Conduct inspections and testing in line with regulations
• Complete maintenance records and reports accurately
• Support general maintenance and operational requirements
• Work within strict Health & Safety procedures in a prison environment

What we're looking for:

To be successful as an Electrician, you should have:

• City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installation (Level 2+)
• 18th Edition certification (or willingness to update)
• Experience in maintenance and fault finding
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Basic IT skills
• Flexible approach to working patterns, including weekends
• Desirable knowledge of fire alarm and CCTV systems