Electrician Grade II - Maintenance in Secure Site

Serco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Gym on-site

Pension scheme (up to 6%)

Internal training & progression

Job summary

Serco, at HMP Thameside in London, is seeking an Electrician Grade 2 to perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical plant and equipment up to 240V AC. You will diagnose faults, install new equipment, and interpret wiring diagrams while maintaining records.

The role requires participation in the out-of-hours call-out rota and a strong commitment to safety and compliance. Qualified to BS7671, with City & Guilds electrical qualifications and safe isolation certification, you’ll work

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 distribution

Independent working

Safety compliance

Maintenance documentation

Technical communication

Education

City & Guilds Electrical qualification

Safe isolation certification

Job description

Serco, at HMP Thameside in London, is seeking an Electrician Grade 2 to perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical plant and equipment up to 240V AC. You will diagnose faults, install new equipment, and interpret wiring diagrams while maintaining records.

The role requires participation in the out-of-hours call-out rota and a strong commitment to safety and compliance. Qualified to BS7671, with City & Guilds electrical qualifications and safe isolation certification, you’ll work