Supervisor Electrical Highpoint

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Newmarket; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Death in service 4x salary

Private GP & Employee Assistance

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking an Electrical Supervisor at HMP Highpoint in Newmarket, Suffolk. The role focuses on leading the electrical team to maintain and improve building services within a Category C prison.

The team collaborates with plumbers, electricians, carpenters and cleaners to ensure safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have five years of electrician experience, supervisory skills, and strong health and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as an electrician or equivalent.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical team and building services on site.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient electrical operations.
• Coordinate with other trades to maintain service delivery.

Skills

Electrician experience

Staff supervision

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

C&G 2367/2357

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installations

BS7671 (8th/18th Edition)

Tools

None

Job description

Location: HMP Highpoint-Newmarket, Suffolk. CB89YG

Salary: £48,412.56- with 5% shift Allowance

Contract: Full time/39 HPW We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP Highpoint, a Category C & Adult/Male prison.

Job Role: Electrical Supervisor

Location: HMP Highpoint-Newmarket, Suffolk. CB89YG

Salary: £48,412.56- with 5% shift Allowance

Contract: Full time/39 HPW

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP Highpoint, 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 Highpoint 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.

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 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
• 18th Edition
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

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.

Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

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 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.

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