Electrician (Level 3) Elmley

Gov Facility Services Limited (GFSL); Sheerness; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays: 25 days + BH

Death in Service 4x salary

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Gov Facility Services Limited (GFSL) seeks a dedicated, fully qualified Electrician for HMP Elmley in Kent. The role is permanent, 39 hours per week, offering a salary of £40,964.47.

You will join a facilities maintenance team serving a Category B adult male prison, focusing on safe, compliant electrical operations and planned maintenance. The ideal candidate will hold BS7671:2018 (18th edition), Level 3 electrical qualification with NVQs, and have at least two years’ experience in

Qualifications

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

Skills

BS7671 18th edition

Electrical Installation Level 3

2+ years electrician experience

Commercial/industrial electricals

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

People skills

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installation / Electrotechnical Services (City & Guilds/EAL) with NVQs

AM2/AM2S competency assessments

Job description

Job Overview

Electrician Location: HMP Elmley - Church Road, Sheerness, Kent ME12 4DZ
Salary: £40,964.47
Contract: Permanent - Full-Time - 39hrs

Role Summary

We are seeking a dedicated fully qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Elmley, a CATEGORY B & Adult Male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work MONDAY TO SUNDAY as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Elmley runs like a self-contained town, 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. 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:

Qualifications and Experience

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

Working Environment

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.

Company Culture

Pride In People. We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone’s needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans

Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by it's shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

Additional Information

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