Electrician - Grade 1

Serco; Clapham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading custodial services provider in Clapham is looking for an Electrician to join their Facilities Management team at Yarl's Wood IRC. Responsibilities include fault finding, maintenance, and installation of electrical equipment. The role is suited for someone starting their career or seeking to minimize travel, while offering a supportive culture and opportunities for continuous professional development. Candidates must have a recognised electrical qualification and a commitment to teamwork and flexibility.

Benefits

Pension – up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity for additional qualifications

Continuous professional development opportunities

Free on site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years associated trade experience post apprenticeship.
• Prepared to undertake training courses if required by the business.
• Recognised trade apprenticeship completed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding and defect rectification.
• Pre-planned maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Installation of new electrical plant and apparatus.

Skills

C & G Electrical Certificate

Fault finding and defect rectification

Commitment and flexibility

Education

Recognised electrical trade qualification

Job description

Serco - Yarl's Wood IRC

Permanent, Full Time (Mon-Fri : - : )

£, per annum + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

We’re recruiting for a driven and dedicated Electrician to join our FM team at Yarl's Wood IRC, a fully contained residential centre housing adult men and women. We focus on decency and respect in all aspects of care for our residents and use continuous innovation to further improve and develop our service.

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 BS1 (Current Edition of the IEE Regulations).
• At least 5 years associated trade experience post apprenticeship and must be prepared to undertake training courses to expand on their technical abilities if required by the business.
• Finally commitment and flexibility is a must – you will work as part of on an on call rostered team, currently 1 in 9.

Why Serco

A place you can make an impact- We look after around 5, prisoners in our prisons and been in the business for years, employ 2, colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guaranteeyou’ll be delivering an essential service that touch people’s lives.

A place you can count on - 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.

A place for you- 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

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers andarecommitted to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.