Electricians Mate

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); Lamas; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A Ministry of Justice company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Electrician (Level 2) to join their Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Bure. The role includes maintaining safe operations in a prison, collaborating with skilled colleagues, and contributing to rehabilitation efforts. The position offers a competitive salary of £36,066.96 per year, plus benefits including 25 days of holiday and access to private GP consultations.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Retailer discounts

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth operation of HMP Bure facilities.
• Collaborate with various tradespeople.
• Enhance safety in the prison environment.

Skills

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in Electrotechnical services or equivalent

Job description

Electricians Mate

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 06 November 2025
• Salary: £36,066.96 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 06 December 2025
• Location: Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5GB
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Gov Facility Services Limited
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 2597_1762444892

Summary

Job Role Electrician Level 2
Location: HMP Bure, Jaguar Drive, Norwich. NR10 5GB
Salary: £36,066.96 per annum + 5% additional in recognition of weekend working
Contract: Permanent - 39hrs per week - Monday to Sunday. On-call responsibility (paid extra) after settling in period.

We are seeking a dedicated Electrician (Level 2) to join our team at HMP Bure, a Category C 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 Bure 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 (Level 2) you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, 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 five‑year‑old Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS, and we are looking for an Electrician (Level 2) with the following qualifications.

• Fully qualified electrical tradesperson to NVQ level 2 in an Electrotechnical services or equivalent.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

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.

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.

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.

GFSL has been notified by its 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.

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