Electrician

Overview

Job Role:

Electrician

Location:

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

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

Contract:

Permanent, Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. A range of non-contractual benefits are provided, including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and preventative care, and 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 is more than just a group of colleagues — we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven environment, focused on creating a safe and secure operation. HMP Erlestoke runs like a self-contained city, and the Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to driving smooth and safe operation, with all work impacting prisoners, employees, visitors, and the wider community.

As an Electrician, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues in a team that includes Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and others dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe environment.

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 opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

Support the Facilities Maintenance Team to maintain safe and reliable electrical systems within a prison environment. Collaborate with trades to ensure timely and compliant maintenance and repair works. Contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the facility.

• Two years’ experience working in a role as an electrician
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
• Electrician qualified to C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• Certificate in BS (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 career at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS. Our focus is safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities to develop skills and progress. Pride in People. We promote diversity and inclusion, with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities for all.

Note:

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector, with transfer to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027.