Electrician

Electrician, HMP Cardiff, Full time, Temp to Perm opportunity

Your new company
HMP Cardiff is a Category B/C men's prison located in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. It has a capacity of around 800 inmates and plays a key role in the Welsh justice system.
Your new role
HMP Cardiff has an exciting opportunity to join the facilities team as an Electrician. As part of the Works Department, you will be responsible for both reactive repairs and planned and preventative maintenance as well as installation.
Duties include and are not limited to:

Maintain and repair electrical systems within a prison environment.

Work as part of a multi-skilled facilities maintenance team.

Ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Support the smooth operation of the prison, contributing to a secure and rehabilitative environment.

Deal effectively and safely with breakdowns and fault-finding

Following Health and Safety, Amey policies and regulations

Be involved in survey inspections for quality control, including confined spaces etc

All work needs to be recorded and logged.

Equipment and services on site where necessary

Required to carry out various inspections within the works department, including repairs to various assets, building fabric throughout the prison estate, e.g. furniture, internal/external fixtures and fittings, grounds, access and car parking, etc.

Team working with various skill levels

Security awareness within the prison environment

Promoting a positive health and safety culture across the site, leading by example, including reporting any incidents or near-misses in a timely and effective manner, ensuring all H+S procedures are followed.

Hours :
Mon-Fri: 8am-16.30pm/ On call may be required. Pay: £21-£25 per hour plus holiday, rate dependent on experience

What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical or equivalent (Must have AM2), 18th Edition. 2391 Test and Inspection is desirable but not required. Ideally, have experience in maintenance, however open to newly qualified. We are looking for someone with a strong sense of team work, attention to detail and security conscious.
What you'll get in return
An excellent rate of pay, plus the opportunity to become a permanent member of staff.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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