Electrician

Serco Limited
Electrician Grade 1
HMP Fosse Way, Leicester, LE18 4WS Band 6: Permanent, Full Time (Mon – Fri / 08:00 – 16:30)
£38,971 per annum + Benefits Package


Ready to impact a better future?
As an Electrician Grade 1 in our Justice and Immigration Facilities Management team, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining safe, compliant, and fully operational electrical systems within a secure environment. Your work will directly support the smooth running of critical services that impact lives and communities every day.
You’ll be part of a team trusted to deliver high standards of maintenance and reliability in a challenging but rewarding setting. From resolving faults to supporting new installations, your expertise will help create a safe and functional environment where colleagues and service users can rely on essential infrastructure.
What you’ll do as an Electrician Grade 1
You’ll be entrusted to:
Carry out fault finding and defect rectification on electrical plant and equipment
Deliver planned preventative maintenance to ensure systems remain compliant and operational
Install and commission new electrical plant and apparatus
Interpret and work from technical drawings and wiring diagrams
Support investigations into equipment performance and provide recommendations
Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and tools


Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have…
A recognised electrical qualification such as City and Guilds
Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship
Qualified to BS7671 (current IEE regulations)
At least five years’ relevant post-apprenticeship experience
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a secure environment
· To be a team member of the Facilities “Out of hours” call out roster.




Vetting and checks
An Enhanced Level 1 check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.


Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.


What we offer
25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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