Electrician - HMP Wakefield

Job Description

Electrician Required - HMP Wakefield

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As the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades and support operatives. Hays is seeking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician for HMP Wakefield. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the prison service and can often lead to permanent opportunities.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Hours Per Week: 39

Rate:
Negotiable PAYE/Umbrella rates available
Your new role

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Diagnosing and replacing failed domestic electrical components.
• Responding to breakdowns, ensuring all work are carried out under the appropriate Safe System of Work and in a timely manner.
• Actively fault-finding / problem-solving on domestic electrical systems across the prison.
• Undertaking electrical installation activities in accordance with the design provided and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Testing and inspecting electrical installations in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations.
• Monitoring and ordering critical spares for all electrical services.

What you'll need to succeed

• Appropriate technical qualifications, e.g. City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3, BTEC, NVQ level 3 or above
• BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, specifically 18thOR 19thEdition*.
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at work Regulations.
• Capable of working at heights.

You must be able to pass a full prison security clearance and enhanced DBS (if required). Hays and the MOJ are responsible for organising all security clearances and DBS.You must hold a valid passport or Full Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence at your current address.

You must have proof of National Insurance and proof of address dated in the past 3 months.

All applicants must be able to provide details of at least 2 satisfactory employment references. xekaoyc