Electrician (LV AP Path) – Secure Facilities

Sodexo Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Canteen lunch

Onsite gym

Sodexo benefits (20+)

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Discounts across 1,900+ brands

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HMP & YOI Bronzefield, operated by Sodexo Ltd, seeks an electrical maintenance professional to cover fault-finding, testing and repairs across a range of electrical systems. The role involves LV AP duties, planning and reactive maintenance, and supervision of contractor activities.

You’ll work within a live prison, following strict safety procedures, with potential progression toward LV AP appointment and a 37.5-hour week schedule.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, O&M manuals and technical information.
• Low-voltage Authorised Person or Competent Person duties.
• HVAC, AHUs, controls or BMS.
• Generators, UPS/IPS systems or fire alarm interfaces.
• Confined spaces or health and safety training.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Team-focused

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

City & Guilds Level 3 Inspection and Testing

Tools

Maximo

Job description

HMP & YOI Bronzefield, operated by Sodexo Ltd, seeks an electrical maintenance professional to cover fault-finding, testing and repairs across a range of electrical systems. The role involves LV AP duties, planning and reactive maintenance, and supervision of contractor activities.

You’ll work within a live prison, following strict safety procedures, with potential progression toward LV AP appointment and a 37.5-hour week schedule.