Electrician

Electrician – HMP YOI Bronzefield

The Electrician at HMP YOI Bronzefield plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance of electrical systems across the establishment. Working as part of the Facilities Management team, the postholder is responsible for carrying out installation, testing, inspection, repair, and planned preventative maintenance works. The role supports the Maintenance Supervisor and wider FM team in delivering a high standard of service within a secure environment.

HMP Bronzefield is a closed local prison and the largest female prison in the UK and Europe. The prison delivers high-quality, needs-led services that support women to make positive and lasting changes. It supports a diverse population, including mothers with babies, young offenders, women serving a range of sentence lengths, foreign nationals, and those on remand. The site includes residential units, a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshops, visits hall, chaplaincy, and kitchen facilities.

Sodexo operates with three core values: Be Positive, Be Courageous, and Be the Difference. We encourage our people to create hope and respect in every interaction, safely challenge behaviours that do not support a positive environment, and take meaningful action to improve outcomes for those in our care.

By living these values every day, you help create the routines and behaviours that define what good looks like. Every interaction matters, and you play a key role in supporting positive change within the establishment.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.
You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, repair, and planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems within the establishment
• Perform fault finding and diagnostics to ensure timely resolution of electrical issues
• Undertake testing, inspection, and PAT testing in line with current regulations and 18th Edition standards
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, inspection, and repair work completed
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with Health & Safety regulations and Sodexo policies
• Support the FM team by escorting contractors and assisting with specialist works when required

Please refer to the attached job description for further details.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified to 18th Edition (BS 7671) with relevant electrical trade certification
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance, fault finding, installation, and repair
• Experience in testing, inspection, and PAT testing within a commercial or industrial environment
• Knowledge of HVAC, AHU, controls, or BMS systems (desirable)
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures and working in compliant environments
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and meet deadlines in a secure setting
• Must be eligible for EL2 MOJ vetting clearance and hold an Enhanced DBS

Package

• Base salary: £39,824.73 per annum + £3,729.24 London Weighting
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Free parking, free lunch from the canteen, and onsite gym

You will also have access to 20+ Sodexo benefits, including:

• Sodexo retirement plan
• Discounts across 1,900+ brands
• Gym discounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (mental, legal, and financial support)

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As a global leader in services that improve quality of life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and supported to be their best. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

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