Maintenance Electrician

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Qualified Electrician for maintenance work at HMP Full Sutton near York. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, focusing on electrical maintenance within a prison environment. Candidates will handle planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Successful applicants will have relevant qualifications and experience in electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance, general distribution, installation, and testing.
• Knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Diagnosing and replacing failed domestic electrical components.
• Testing and inspecting electrical installations.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Problem Solving

Independence

Initiative

Education

City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3

BTEC

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Job Description

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN - MAINTENANCE - CONTRACT - FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME - £20-25 P/H

Your new company

As the sole agency supplier for maintenance trades and support operatives to HM Prisons, Hays is seeking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician for HMP Full Sutton (Stamford Bridge) near York. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a prison environment, with potential pathways to permanent employment. We are open to candidates seeking either full-time or part-time work.

Hours to be discussed and negotiated.

Your new role

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Diagnosing and replacing failed domestic electrical components.
• Responding to breakdowns, ensuring all work complies with Safe Systems of Work and is completed promptly.
• Active fault-finding and problem-solving on domestic electrical systems within the prison.
• Undertaking electrical installation activities according to provided designs and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Testing and inspecting electrical installations in accordance with current regulations.
• Monitoring and ordering critical spares for electrical services.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45am - 4:45pm, plus a 1 in 3 weekend shift pattern. Hours are negotiable.

What you'll need to succeed

• Appropriate technical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3, BTEC, NVQ Level 2 or above).
• BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, specifically the 18th Edition.
• Prison Security Clearance (Hays will support this process).
• Experience in electrical maintenance, general distribution, installation, and testing.
• Knowledge of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Independence and initiative in work approach.
• Valid passport or Full Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence at current address.
• Proof of Insurance and proof of address within the past 3 months.
• At least 2 satisfactory employment references.

What to do now

If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us directly. If this role isn't suitable, please reach out for a confidential career discussion.