Supervisor Electrical GL Highdown

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Sutton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking an Electrical Supervisor for HMP High Down. You will lead a team of electricians and related trades, delivering safe and reliable electrical services within a prison environment.

Role requires focusing on safety, regulatory compliance, and timely maintenance across building services. The position includes a 39-hour week, full-time permanent contract and additional shift/weekend allowances.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as an electrician or equivalent.
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical, building services.
• Experience of supervising staff.
• Full driving license preferably with D1.
• C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent.
• Certificate in BS7671 - The Requirements For Electrical Installations.
• 17th or 18th Edition.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of electrical staff to maintain and install electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards across facilities.
• Liaise with other trades and departments to plan maintenance programs.

Skills

Health & Safety

People skills

Time management

Supervisory experience

Driving licence

Education

C&G 2367/2357 Electrical Installation

BS7671 Certificate

NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations

18th Edition

Job description

Location: HMP High Down

• an additional 5% basic salary in recognition of shift and weekend working

Contract: Full Time - Perm (39hrs per week)

Job Role: Electrical Supervisor

Salary: £48,412.56 + an additional £2,500 in allowances per year

• an additional 5% basic salary in recognition of shift and weekend working

Contract: Full Time - Perm (39hrs per week)

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP High Down, a category C male adult 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 High Down 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 Electrical Supervisor 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.

We Are a Ministry Of Justice Business And Provide Critical And Time-bound Services To HMPPS, And Are Looking For a Electrical Supervisor With Any Combination Of

• Five years’ experience as an electrician or equivalent
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical, building services
• Experience of supervising staff
• Full driving license preferably with D1
• C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• Certificate in BS7671 - The Requirements For Electrical Installations
• 17th or 18th Edition
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

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
• 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.

Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team