Electrician

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Electrician in HMP Gartree, Gallow Field Road, Market Harborough LE16 7RP.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, between 08:00 - 17:00. There will be a need to work 1 in 3 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

The base salary is between £30,866 - £36,135 dependant on experience.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons that make a real positive impact across the UK.

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

What you will do:

Planned and preventative electrical maintenance, including administrative duties aligned to the tasks.
Actively fault finding / problem solving on electrical systems across the prison.
Carry out like for like replacements and other electrical minor works with the relevant electrical inspections and tests carried out and results recorded in accordance with BS7671.
Ensuring that all electrical systems are safe, compliant, and functioning effectively helping to create a secure and well-maintained environment for staff and residents.
Assist the Responsible person and Authorised person when requested.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring that Health & Safety standards, Risk Assessments, and Safe Systems of Work are consistently implemented and followed across all appropriate work streams.
Assist escorting duties and other duties as required.

What you will bring:

City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation works or equivalent.
BS7671 18th Edition, however, we will consider 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 of working under pressure to tight deadlines.
Able to work at heights, to work independently and use initiative.
Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems, which will help you make an immediate impact. (Desirable)
Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at work Regulations.
Basic IT skills.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Prison Security Clearance including Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

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