Electrician
Location: Nottingham
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
- IT literacy
- Experience with fire alarm and/or CCTV systems
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!