Testing Electrician

Gov Facility Services Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities maintenance provider in London is seeking an experienced Test and Inspect Engineer. You will join a diverse team focused on ensuring safety and security within a prison environment. Key responsibilities include managing electrical inspections and tests, while promoting rehabilitation within the community. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and at least five years of electrical experience. This position offers competitive salary, generous holiday pay, and diverse benefits.

Benefits

25 holiday days plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial rewards and retailer discounts

Qualifications

• At least five years experience working as an electrician.
• Two years experience in test and inspection role.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical systems are tested and inspected according to standards.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse maintenance team.
• Drive positive change within the prison environment.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Organizational skills

Education

C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation)

C&G 2391 (Electrical inspection and testing)

NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations

18th Edition

Job description

2391 Electrician (Test & Inspect Engineer)

Location: HMP Pentonville (N7)

Salary: £46,775.42 + an additional 5% basic salary in recognition of shift and weekend working

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

We are seeking a dedicated Test and Inspect Engineer to join our team at HMP Pentonville a category B 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 Pentonville 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 a Test and Inspect Engineer 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 Test and Inspect Engineer with a combination of the following qualifications and skills/experience:

• At least five years experience working as an electrician
• Two years experience working in a role as a test and inspection electrician or equivalent
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems and catering equipment
• Good working Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines
• C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation)
• C&G 2391 - Electrical inspection and testing
• NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• 18th Edition
• 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. 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 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. An ISO 9001 Certified Company.