Prison Works Officer - Electrician

About the role

Looking for an electrical role that goes beyond the ordinary?

As a Prison Works Officer
- Electrician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the Isle of Man Prison’s electrical systems safe, secure and fully operational. Using your technical expertise, you’ll carry out repairs, planned maintenance and testing while ensuring all work meets strict health, safety and security standards in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

This is more than a maintenance role. You’ll support and supervise prisoners working within the Works Department, helping them develop practical trade skills, instil positive work habits and prepare for a law‑abiding future. Working closely with colleagues and contractors, you’ll balance hands‑on electrical work with responsibility, structure and teamwork - every day genuinely makes a difference.

If you’re ready to use your skills in a role where your work truly matters, apply now and take the next step in your career!

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Free car parking.

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work‑life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

The selection process will take place in three stages, the dates of these will be updated once confirmed. Please note that we will be unable to reschedule or offer any alternative dates to those listed.

• Fitness Test
  - Date TBC
• Assessment Centre
  - Date TBC
• Interview
  - Date TBC

See attached documents for further information.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them kworth.

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