Electrician

Job Role:

Electrician

Location: HMP Wandsworth (SW18)

Salary: £46,177.30 + additional 5% salary in recognition of shift and weekend working + an additional £3,000 in allowances per annum.

Contract: Full Time - Perm

This is a Permanent job.

We are seeking a dedicated Electrician to join our team at HMP Wandsworth, a category B male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Wandsworth runs like a self‑contained city; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor, and the wider community.

As an Electrician, you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues from various trades, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, and we are looking for an Electrician with any combination of the following:

• Two years' experience working as an electrician
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
• Qualified as a C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• 18th Edition of BS7671
• Certificate in BS7671
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills

Benefits
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Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. A range of non‑contractual benefits including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme and various financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all employees have a voice, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every employee brings to the organisation and are committed to satisfying diverse needs fairly.

GFSL has been notified that FM services will be delivered by the private sector in the future. Following a successful procurement process, services will transfer to a private provider no sooner than August 2027.

GFSL is an ISO 9001 certified company and remains one of the leading tenants of the Ministry of Justice.