Electrician

Job Introduction

If you are a hands-on qualified electrician who enjoys being part of a team, this could be a great opportunity for you.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our maintenance team based at HMP Bronzefield. As the maintenance electrician, you will work with and you will provide reactive electrical works within the prison while also supporting the maintenance team with daily non-electrical maintenance tasks. You will have specific responsibilities for the statutory compliance of electrical equipment and infrastructure throughout the prison and you will provide technical support, with the ability to diagnose and resolve problems.

HMP/YOI Bronzefield is a closed local prison serving courts across the South of England. Our mission is to deliver quality of life services which make a meaningful difference to women in the criminal justice system by supporting them to change their lives for the better. To achieve this we focus on providing needs-based services and programmes to rehabilitate and improve the well-being of our women. 

We house up to 572 women (approximately 14.5% of the national female prison population). The women in our custody have a diverse and complex set of needs and range from mothers and babies, young offenders, life and long term sentenced women, short to mid-term sentenced women, foreign nationals and women on remand. 

We have been awarded a bronze accreditation by Investors in People for our commitment to our staff, their development, engagement and investment in a sustainable future.

Sodexo Justice aims to change lives for the better by reducing reoffending and improving the quality of life for those under our supervision and in our care. We deliver safe, effective and innovative custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within the UK and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers and Careers in Justice

Role Responsibility

• Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance to all electrical systems where suitably trained within the establishment
• Maintain accurate records of all preventative maintenance and repair work carried out and report in detail any substandard or defective equipment
• Accurate records of maintenance and repair work will be maintained
• All work will be completed to relevant trade standards (18^th Edition)
• Perform scheduled maintenance service on electrical systems and fixtures
• Carry out, out of hours call out procedures on an “On Call” rota system and take appropriate action
• Working 5 days in 7 (including occasional weekends)

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of fault finding, installation and repairs
• Knowledge of commercial electrical repairs on HVAC, AHU, controls and BMS systems an advantage
• Previous experience of testing, inspection and PAT testing
• Proven experience of working with a Health and Safety culture
• Ability to work on own initiative

Package Description

£35,848 Per annum  (base salary of £32,395 per annum and a London Weighting payment of £3453 per annum)

Sodexo offers the best range of employee benefits on the market. From discounts that reduce the cost of the weekly shop, to exclusive deals on holidays and keeping active. Our award-winning employee benefits platform offers everything YOU need to make life that little bit better every day.

• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Training and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals and parking on site

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.