Electrician

Job Role

Electrician

HMP Huntercombe - RG9 5SB

£46,177.30 including £3,000 additional allowances + 5% salary increase in recognition of shift and weekend working

Permanent - Monday-Sunday

We are seeking a dedicated fully qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Huntercombe, a Category C men’s 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 Huntercombe runs like a self‑contained city; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor, and the wider community.

As an Electrician you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues from a range of trades – plumbers, other electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners, and administrators – all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

We are a Ministry of Justice business offering critical services to HMPPS. If you wish to 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.

• Certificate in BS7671:2018 (18th edition)
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Electrotechnical Services (City & Guilds/EAL), including relevant NVQs and competency assessments (AM2/AM2S), e.g. 2367 or 2357
• Two years’ experience working as a fully qualified electrician
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of planned and preventive maintenance operations
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills

Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. Additional benefits include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms, and retailer discounts. We emphasise safety, a supportive inclusive workplace, competitive benefits and real opportunities to build your skills and progress.