Job Overview
Job Role: Electrician
Location: HMP Send, Ripley Rd, Woking. GU23 7LJ
Salary: £46,177.30 per annum (includes £3000 RRA per annum)
Contract: Permanent - 39hrs per week - Mon-Fri
We are seeking a dedicated fully qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Send, a closed, adult, female 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 Send runs like a self‑contained city/town. It takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and 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 including Plumbers, other Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and others, 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 and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
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). Example: 2367 or 2357.
* Two years’ experience 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
Benefits
Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. Non‑contractual benefits include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling and information services for preventative care, and various financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.
Strong focus on safety, supportive inclusive workplace, competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build your skills and progress.
About Us
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS. GFSL offers a varied and rewarding career where you help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff alike, and support prisoners in reintegrating into society.
Diversity and Inclusion
We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace where all of our employees have their voices heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value every employee brings and are committed to meeting individual needs while ensuring consistency and fairness for all.
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(s) no sooner than August 2027.
Company Certifications
Pride in People – Do the Right Thing – One Team. ISO 9001 Certified Company.
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