×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Electrician - HMP Wakefield

Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1, England, UK
Listing for: HAYS
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33 GBP Hourly GBP 33.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Electrician Required - HMP Wakefield

Your new company
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.

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 18th
    OR 19th
    Edition .
  • 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.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

Job Posting Language
Employment Category
Education (minimum level)
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary