Job Role: Electrical - Test & Inspect Engineer
Location: HMP Downview
Salary: £43,248.75
Contract: Full Time - Perm
We are seeking a dedicated Test and Inspect Engineer to join our team at HMP Downview, a category C female prison.
Join a team that works Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Downview operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. Our Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to ensuring smooth and safe operations, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families, and the community.
As a Test and Inspect Engineer, you will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to providing a safe environment.
If you want to use your skills to create a better future for others, apply now and join us in promoting rehabilitation and positive change.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking a Test and Inspect Engineer with the following qualifications:
* At least five years experience working as an electrician
* Two years experience in test and inspection electrician role (desirable)
* Experience with commercial or industrial electrical systems and catering equipment (desirable)
* Good knowledge of health and safety requirements
* Strong communication skills
* Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) (desirable)
* Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
* C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation)
* C&G 2391 (Electrical inspection and testing)
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
* Good health and safety knowledge
* Organisational, time management, and people skills
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!
Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, aiding prisoners' reintegration into society.
Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays. Benefits include Death in Service (4x salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more.
We focus on safety, inclusivity, competitive benefits, and career growth opportunities.
We promote diversity and create a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered.
Note: GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider in Spring 2026 following procurement.
Our motto: Pride in People - Do the Right Thing - One Team. We are ISO 9001 certified.
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