Job description: A qualified electrician is required at HMP Whatton to work in a busy maintenance team. The role is a long‑term temporary contract offering full‑time hours, overtime and the possibility of a permanent position for the right candidate.
Working hours and details
Pay frequency: Weekly. Working days: Monday to Friday (overtime cover at weekends available). Working hours: 39 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Complete a range of structured SFG20-based PPM tasks, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance tasks, incorporating fault‑finding and reactive work to ensure the site reaches and maintains statutory and mandatory compliance.
- Complete service sheets and paperwork for PPM and reactive electrical tasks with work details, findings and electrical test results as required.
- Carry out like‑for‑like replacements and other minor electrical work with the relevant electrical inspections and tests carried out and results recorded in accordance with BS7671.
- Assist the responsible person and authorised person when requested.
- Ensure that all electrical systems are safe, compliant, and functioning effectively, helping to create a secure and well‑maintained environment for staff and visitors.
- Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
- Ensure that Health & Safety standards, Risk Assessments, and Safe Systems of Work are consistently implemented and followed across all appropriate work streams.
- Diagnose and replace failed electrical components.
- Actively fault‑find / problem‑solve on electrical systems across the prison.
- Assist escorting duties and other duties as required.
- Follow MOJ Security protocols, including tool management.
Qualifications
- City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation works or equivalent.
- BS7671 18th Edition (or 17th Edition with upskilling to 18th Edition).
- Honest, hard‑working, reliable, trustworthy and have great attention to detail, alongside being an excellent team player.
Skills
- Good working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
- Strong communication skills.
- Basic IT skills.
- Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills.
Experience
- Good working knowledge of planned and preventive maintenance operations.
- Good Health & Safety knowledge.
- Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills.
- Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Able to work at heights.
- Able to work independently and use initiative.
- Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems, which will help you make an immediate impact (Desirable).
Additional Information
There may be a requirement for weekend work on a rota basis (1 in 3 or 4), and also part of an on‑call rota.
To be eligible for this role, all applicants must pass MOJ Prison Clearance, which can take up to 8 weeks or more. A passport or photo driving licence is required to apply for clearance. Once passed, the clearance is valid for 5 years and can be transferred to any other prisons of a similar category.
