Your Newpany:We are recruiting an experienced Electrician to work at HMP Sudbury expected to be ongoing on a temporary basis for the next few months. This is a long-term temporary contract offering sociable, full-time hours and overtime. There is the possibility for a permanent role for the right candidate.
Your new role:As an Electrician, you'll be involved in a wide range of tasks crucial to our daily operations. Your responsibilities will typically include:
1. Carry out like-for-like replacements and other minor electrical works with the relevant electrical inspections and tests carried out and results recorded in accordance with BS7671
2. Assist the responsible person and authorised person when requested.
3. Ensuring that all electrical systems are safe,pliant, and functioning effectively helping to create a secure and well-maintained environment for staff and residents.
4. Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at work Regulations.
5. 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.
6. Diagnosing and replacing failed electricalponents.
7. Actively fault-finding / problem-solving on electrical systems across the prison.
8. Assist escorting duties and other duties as required
9. Follow Amey/MOJ/HMPPS Security protocols, including tool management.
Details:Pay Frequency: WeeklyWorking Days: Monday to Friday (overtime cover at weekends available)Working Hours: 39 hours per weekWhat you'll need to succeedYou will need to be honest, hard-working, reliable, trustworthy and have great attention to detail, alongside being an excellent team player. Any and all training will be provided for you on site when you start. Therefore, previous experience in the role is not necessary.All applicants who are interested in the position must pass Prison Clearance, which can take up to 8 weeks or more. You will need a passport or photo driving licence to apply for clearance. Once passed, this is valid for 5 years and can be transferred to any other prisons of a similar category.Essential:
10. City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation works or equivalent
11. BS7671 18th Edition. However, we will consider 17th Edition with upskilling to 18th Edition.
Skills
12. Good Working Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
13. Strongmunication skills
14. Role-specific training as identified by Manager
15. Basic IT skills
16. Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
Experience
17. Good working knowledge of planned and preventive maintenance operations
18. Good Health & Safety knowledge
19. Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
20. Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines
21. Able to work at heights
22. Able to work independently and use initiative
23. Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems, which will help you make an immediate impact. (Desirable)
AdditionalThere may be a requirement for weekend work on a rota basis (1 in 3 or 4).