Electrician

Title:

Electrician

Requisition

We have a permanent Electrician position at HMP Leicester. This role is based on site and may require you to work one weekend in three on a rota basis, with an additional 15% allowance of basic salary. Standard hours are 39 per week across seven days where a weekend shift pattern is in place. Salary ranges from £30,866 to £36,135, depending on experience.

Prison security clearance will be required;
Amey will support applicants through this process. You will test and inspect electrical installations across prison facilities in accordance with the 18th IEE wiring regulations.

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose and replace failed domestic electrical components.
• Respond to breakdowns, ensuring all work is carried out under the appropriate Safe System of Work and in a timely manner.
• Actively fault find and problem‑solve on domestic electrical systems across the prison.
• Undertake electrical installation activities following the design and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Test and inspect electrical installations in line with current IEE wiring regulations.
• Monitor and order critical spares for all electrical services.
• Support local and business zero‑carbon programmes as appropriate.
• Ensure health & safety standards are achieved across the contract.

• City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation works or equivalent.
• BS 7671 18th Edition (or 17th Edition with upskilling to 18th Edition).
• Good working knowledge of health & safety requirements.
• Good working knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance operations.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills.
• Experience working under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work at heights, independently and use initiative.
• Desirable: understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems.
• Knowledge of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Basic IT skills.

• Career development and progression plan.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme (e.g., additional annual leave, cycle2work, charity giving, gym membership).
• Access to online voucher portal for discounts.
• Two community involvement days per year.
• Free on‑site parking and use of gym.

Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants with a disability may be offered an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.