Electrician Grade 2 - Secure Facilities & Progression

Serco USA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site car parking

On-site gym access

Pension scheme (up to 6%)

Internal training and apprenticeship机会

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Electrician Grade 2 to maintain essential electrical systems within a secure custodial environment at HMP Thameside, London. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and install equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

The role requires working to BS7671 standards, with opportunities for progression and a supportive benefits package. A strong emphasis on safety and compliance underpins daily operations within the prison setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified to BS7671 (current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations).
• Holds a City and Guilds Electrical qualification and certification in safe isolation and safe electrical working, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of low-voltage electrical distribution and network systems.
• Able to work independently, prioritise workloads and make sound technical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Confident producing maintenance documentation and communicating technical information clearly.
• Committed to safety, compliance and delivering high standards in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical plant and equipment up to 240V AC.
• Diagnose faults and complete defect rectification across a range of electrical systems and assets.
• Install new electrical plant and equipment in line with operational and compliance requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams to support maintenance and installation activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation and tool inventories.
• Support investigations into plant performance and contribute recommendations to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the facilities team and participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Assist with the specification and procurement of spare parts and equipment to support service continuity.

Skills

Low-voltage systems

Independent working

Documentation & reporting

Technical communication

Safety & compliance

Education

BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)

City and Guilds Electrical qualification

Safe isolation certification

Job description

Serco is seeking an Electrician Grade 2 to maintain essential electrical systems within a secure custodial environment at HMP Thameside, London. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and install equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

The role requires working to BS7671 standards, with opportunities for progression and a supportive benefits package. A strong emphasis on safety and compliance underpins daily operations within the prison setting.