Job Details
Location: HMP Pentonville (N7)
Salary: £46,775.42 + 5% basic salary for shift and weekend working
Contract: Full time - Permanent (39 hours per week)
Position: Test and Inspect Engineer – 2391 Electrician (Test & Inspect Engineer)
We are seeking a dedicated Test and Inspect Engineer to join our team at HMP Pentonville, a category B adult male prison.
Join a supportive and driven family working Monday to Sunday to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Pentonville runs like a self‑contained city and the Facilities Maintenance Team aims to keep it functioning safely for prisoners, employees and visitors. As a Test and Inspect Engineer you will work alongside experienced colleagues across disciplines such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and housekeeping, all dedicated to making a positive difference.
Reasons to Apply
If you want to 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
* At least five years' experience working as an electrician
* At least two years' experience in a test and inspection electrician or equivalent role
* Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems and catering equipment
* Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
* Strong communication skills
* Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office Excel and Word
* Experience working 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
* 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations
* Good health & safety knowledge
* Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills
Benefits
25 days' annual holidays plus bank holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits including death in service at 4× salary, access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme. Additional financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts are also available.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. 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 complete transfer to a private sector provider/provider(s) no sooner than August 2027.
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