Electrician

Job Role

Electrician

HM Prison Erlestoke, Erlestoke House, Erlestoke, Devizes SN10 5TU

£40,579.20 per annum (includes £1k RRA), plus overtime payments after 6 months

Permanent, Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

25 days per year plus Bank Holidays;
Death in Service at 4× salary; access to private GP consultations;
Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and information services); financial reward mechanisms; retailer discounts.

We are seeking a Level 3 qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Erlestoke, a Category C adult‑male prison. Join a team that works Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Erlestoke as a self‑contained city, requiring a large workforce to keep it operating smoothly. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, you will help maintain the prison’s safe and secure environment, working alongside plumbers, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators.

We encourage you to apply for this opportunity to use your skills to create a better future for others, contributing to rehabilitation and positive change.

• Two years’ experience as an electrician
• Experience with commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
• Electrical installation qualifications C&G 2367 or 2357 and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Certificate in BS (18th edition)
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills

Explore a varied and rewarding career  offer a strong focus on safety, an inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package and real opportunities to build your skills and progress. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all applicants to apply.

GFSL’s future services will be delivered by the private sector by August 2027. We are ISO 9001 certified and operate as a Ministry of Justice business, ensuring secure and safe facilities for prisons.