The Opportunity

We are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join the on-site facilities team at HMP Onley.

This role supports the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of electrical systems within a secure prison environment on behalf of His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). A weekend rota is in place (1 in 3 weekends), with an additional allowance payable for weekend working.

The Role

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance across the site, helping to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for staff and residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance, including associated administrative tasks
• Fault finding and problem solving on a range of electrical systems
• Like-for-like replacements and minor electrical works
• Carrying out electrical inspections and testing in accordance with BS7671, with accurate recording of results
• Ensuring all electrical systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational
• Supporting the Responsible Person and Authorised Person when required
• Ensuring Health & Safety standards, risk assessments, and safe systems of work are consistently followed
• Assisting with escorting duties and other site-related tasks as required

About You

Essential requirements:

• City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• BS7671 18th Edition (17th Edition considered with upskilling available)
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Experience in planned and preventative maintenance
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Experience working to tight deadlines
• Comfortable working at heights
• Knowledge of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations
• Basic IT skills

Desirable:

• Experience with fire alarm and CCTV systems

Security Clearance

This position is subject to Prison Security Clearance. Full support will be provided throughout the clearance process.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with potential for annual review
• Additional weekend allowance (15% of basic salary)
• Long-term, stable employment within a critical public sector environment
• Career progression opportunities into senior engineering or facilities management roles
• Comprehensive training and development, including funded qualifications
• Minimum 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including insurance options, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted gym memberships
• Access to an online discounts portal with savings across retail, wellbeing, and lifestyle services
• Two paid social impact days per year for volunteering or fundraising
• Family-friendly policies and support for carers

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

Applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

Reasonable adjustments or additional recruitment support can be discussed at any stage of the process.