Electrician
Location: Barnard Castle
Salary: Up to £35,000 + 15% weekend shift allowance (rota-based)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week (including occasional weekends)
Overview
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Electrician to join the facilities maintenance team at a secure HMP site. This is a permanent, on-site role with a competitive salary and additional weekend allowance.
The role involves carrying out a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring electrical systems are safe, compliant, and fully operational in a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform planned and preventative electrical maintenance
* Diagnose and replace failed domestic electrical components
* Respond promptly to electrical faults and breakdowns
* Conduct fault-finding and problem-solving across systems
* Carry out electrical installations to current wiring regulations
* Inspect and test electrical installations (BS7671 standards)
* Monitor and order critical electrical spares and stock
* Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times
* Support carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives on-site
What You’ll Need
Essential:
* Recognised technical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds 2365 Parts 1–3, NVQ Level 3)
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or 17th Edition with willingness to upgrade – support may be provided)
* Proven experience in electrical maintenance, testing, and fault-finding
* Strong understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations
* Ability to work at height and in a secure setting
* Comfortable working independently and using initiative
Desirable:
* IT literacy
* Experience with fire alarm and/or CCTV systems
Please note: this position is within a secure facility and will require successful completion of security clearance procedures.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £35,000
* 15% weekend working allowance (on rota)
* 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Career development and training opportunities
* Access to employee benefit schemes and discounts
* Paid volunteering days
* Health and wellbeing support options
Get in touch with Jacob form HVAC for more info