Electrician (Level 3)

Government Facility Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A Ministry of Justice contractor is seeking a qualified Electrician to join their team at HMP Feltham, ensuring safety and security in a prison environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation, two years of relevant experience, and a strong knowledge of health and safety. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and various employee benefits, focusing on a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

25 days of holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician with a Level 3 qualification.
• Two years' experience as a qualified electrician.
• Experience with commercial or industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Feltham.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for prisoners and staff.

Skills

Electrical installation

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

Certificate in BS7671:2018

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Electrotechnical Services

Job description

Electrician

Location: HMP Feltham, TW13 4ND

Salary: £46,177.30 per annum + 5% for shift work covering weekends

Contract: Permanent, 39 hours per week, Monday to Sunday

We are seeking a dedicated fully qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Feltham is a category C prison and a YOI holding young people from 15 and men up to the age of 30 years old.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday-Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Feltham runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As an Electrician, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, other Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for an Electrician with a combination of:

• Certificate in BS7671:2018 (18th edition)
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Electrotechnical Services (City & Guilds/EAL), including relevant NVQs and competency assessments (AM2/AM2S). For example: 2367 or 2357.
• Two years' experience working in a role as a fully qualified electrician
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of planned and preventive maintenance operations
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress. Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.