Electrician
Location: HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Rd, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey ME12 4AX
Salary: £38,333.37 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Electrician to join our team at HMP Swaleside, a CAT D Men's Prison.
Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Mon-Sun as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Swaleside runs like a self-contained city; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As the Facilities Maintenance Team, we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation, impacting every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and extending to their families and the community.
As an Electrician, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues, including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, 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.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, and we are looking for an Electrician with any combination of:
1. Two years' experience working in a role as an electrician
2. Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
3. Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
4. Electrician qualified to C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
5. 17th or 18th Edition
6. Certificate in BS7671
7. Good Health & Safety knowledge
8. Excellent 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. Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided, including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services for preventative care and crisis support. There are also financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build your skills and progress.
Pride In People.
We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace culture 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 employee brings to the organisation and are committed to satisfying diverse needs while 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.
GFSL has been notified 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 in Autumn 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.
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