Electrician
Location: HMP Portland - DT5 1DL
Salary: £40,579.20 per annum including £1,000 of allowances
Contract: Permanent, full time - 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are seeking a dedicated fully qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Portland, a category B adult male and YOI prison.
Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Portland runs like a self‑contained city; as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor and the wider community.
As an Electrician, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues from plumbing, carpentry, painting, cleaning and administration, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.
If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
Qualifications
* Certificate in BS7671:2018 (18th edition)
* Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Electrotechnical Services (City & Guilds/EAL), including relevant NVQs and competency assessments (AM2/AM2S). For example: 2367 or 2357.
* Two years' experience working as a fully qualified electrician
* Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
* Good working knowledge of planned and preventive maintenance operations
* Good Health & Safety knowledge
* Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
We would like to hear from you!
About the role
Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Join a Ministry of Justice business that provides critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS. As part of our team you will help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff, playing your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.
Benefits
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. We also provide a range of non‑contractual benefits, from Death in Service at 4× salary, to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.
Pride in People
We are passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating an environment where all employees have a voice, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves.
We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone’s needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all.
We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.
Future Plans
GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. Following a successful procurement process, GFSL’s services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.
GFSL is an ISO 9001 Certified Company and upholds the principle: Do the Right Thing – One Team.
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