Electrician HMP Bronzefield

Sodexo; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 41 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free parking

Canteen lunch

Onsite gym

London Weighting

Sodexo benefits program

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

Join the Facilities Management team at HMP & YOI Bronzefield (Ashford, Surrey) with Sodexo. The role offers a £45,000 annual salary for 37.5 hours weekly, with an early start and a mix of fault-finding, testing and planned maintenance across electrical systems.

There is potential to develop towards Low Voltage Authorised Person status, subject to site needs, training and assessment, in a secure prison environment where safety and professional conduct are paramount.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation or Building Services.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification held.
• City & Guilds Level 3 Inspection and Testing or equivalent.
• 2–3 years recent electrical maintenance experience in commercial/technical env.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and O&M manuals.

Responsabilités

• Complete planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault-finding, testing and repairs.
• Maintain distribution equipment, lighting, emergency lighting and small power.
• Support generators, standby power, UPS/IPS, fire alarm interfaces and BMS within competence.
• Carry out like-for-like replacements and minor electrical works.
• Follow permits, isolation, lock-off and safe working procedures.
• Keep accurate maintenance, testing and compliance records and report defects promptly.
• Supervise and escort contractors, assist apprentices and colleagues.
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rota and weekend work as needed.

Connaissances

Fault-finding

Electrical safety

Interpret drawings

Record-keeping

Team-focused

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds Level 3 Inspection and Testing

2–3 years electrical maintenance experience

Description du poste

Electrician - A Role with a Difference

HMP & YOI Bronzefield, Ashford, Surrey
£45,000 per annum | 37.5 hours per week

Put your electrical skills to work somewhere different.

Join the Facilities Management team at HMP & YOI Bronzefield, where your work will help keep essential services running and support a safe environment for everyone who lives and works here.

From fault-finding and repairs to testing and planned maintenance, you'll work across a wide range of electrical systems. It's a varied, hands-on role with purpose, responsibility and the potential to develop towards Low Voltage Authorised Person status.

About Bronzefield

HMP & YOI Bronzefield is a closed local prison and the largest female prison in the UK and Europe. It supports a diverse population, with facilities including residential units, healthcare, workshops, a gym, library, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchens.

You'll help maintain the services that support daily life, education, healthcare and rehabilitation throughout the establishment.

What you will do

• Complete planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault-finding, testing and repairs.
• Maintain distribution equipment, lighting, emergency lighting, small power and plant room electrical services.
• Support generators, standby power, UPS/IPS systems, fire alarm interfaces and BMS controls within your competence and authorisation.
• Carry out like-for-like replacements and minor electrical works.
• Follow permits, isolation, lock-off and safe working procedures.
• Keep accurate maintenance, testing and compliance records, reporting defects and risks promptly.
• Supervise and escort contractors, support testing and commissioning, and assist apprentices and colleagues where appropriate.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota and occasional weekend working.

What you will need

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or recognised equivalent in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• City & Guilds Level 3 Inspection and Testing, or recognised equivalent.
• Two to three years of recent electrical maintenance experience in a commercial or technical environment.
• Experience of planned and reactive maintenance, replacements and minor works.
• Strong fault-finding skills and knowledge of electrical safety, isolation and permit procedures.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, O&M manuals and technical information.
• Good communication, accurate record-keeping and a professional, team-focused approach.

Desirable experience

• Low-voltage Authorised Person or Competent Person duties.
• HVAC, AHUs, controls or BMS.
• Generators, UPS/IPS systems or fire alarm interfaces.
• Maximo or another maintenance management system.
• Custodial, PFI, secure or similarly regulated environments.
• Confined spaces or health and safety training.

Development and working environment

There may be an opportunity to work towards Low Voltage Authorised Person (LV AP) appointment, subject to site requirements, successful training, assessment and formal appointment.

You'll work within a live prison, following strict safety and security procedures and treating everyone with professionalism and respect. Our values - Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference - guide how we support colleagues and those in our care.

What we offer

• £45,000 per annum: £41,270.76 basic salary plus £3,729.24 London Weighting.
• 37.5 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.
• Five days in seven, including occasional weekends, and an out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Free parking, free canteen lunch and an onsite gym.
• Access to 20+ Sodexo benefits, including the Sodexo Retirement Plan, discounts across 1,900+ brands and gym discounts.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health, legal and financial support.

Security clearance

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, Enhanced Level 2 (EL2) prison security clearance and standard pre-employment checks. We'll support you through the process.