Electrician

Location:

HMP Huntercombe - RG9 5SB

Salary: £46,177.30 including £3,000 additional allowances + 5% salary increase in recognition of shift and weekend working

Contract:

Permanent - Monday-Sunday

We are seeking a dedicated fully qualified electrician to join our team at HMP Huntercombe, a Category C men’s prison. The Facilities Maintenance Team operates as a self‑contained city, and as an electrician you will work alongside plumbers, carpenters, painters, cleaners and other specialists to create a safe and nurturing environment for prisoners, staff and visitors.

This role offers the chance to use your skills to support rehabilitation and positive change within the prison community. You will be part of a supportive, inclusive family that works Monday to Sunday, and you will help maintain the smooth and safe operation of the facility.

• Certificate in BS7671:2018 (18th edition)
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Electrotechnical Services (City & Guilds/EAL), including relevant NVQs and competency assessments (AM2/AM2S) – e.g., 2367 or 2357.
• Two years’ experience working as a fully qualified electrician
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of planned and preventive maintenance operations
• Good health & safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills

Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays.

Non‑contractual benefits include Death in Service at 4× salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms, and retailer discounts.

Additional focus on safety, a supportive inclusive workplace, competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build skills and progress.

We are passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and feel a sense of belonging. We commit to fairness, consistency and career progression opportunities for everyone.

GFSL’s facilities management services will transfer to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027 following a successful procurement process.

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