Electrician
About this role
Job Advertisement: Electrician (Grade 1)
Company Name: Support Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: HMP Fosse Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Salary: £38,971 per annum + Benefits Package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, plus out-of-hours call out roster participation)
Job ID: 311819
Ready to impact a better future?
Support Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with vital public service providers to deliver top-tier talent. We are currently recruiting an experienced Electrician Grade 1 to join the Justice and Immigration Facilities Management team at HMP Fosse Way.
In this critical role, you will maintain safe, compliant, and fully operational electrical systems within a secure environment. Your work will directly support the smooth running of essential infrastructure, creating a secure, reliable environment where colleagues and service users can depend on critical services every day.
What You’ll Do
Fault Finding & Repair: Carry out expert fault finding, defect rectification, and servicing on electrical plant and equipment.
Preventative Maintenance: Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines to ensure all electrical systems remain fully compliant and operational.
Installations & Commissioning: Install and commission new electrical plant and apparatus safely and efficiently.
Technical Interpretation: Read, interpret, and work accurately from technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
Investigations & Records: Support investigations into equipment performance, provide professional recommendations, and maintain precise records of inspections, tools, and maintenance tasks.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications: A recognised electrical qualification (such as City & Guilds) backed by a completed recognised electrical apprenticeship.
Regulations: Fully qualified to BS7671 (current IEE wiring regulations).
Experience: At least five years of relevant post-apprenticeship electrical experience.
Skills & Attributes: Strong problem-solving capabilities, independence, resilience, and the ability to thrive and work safely within a secure environment.
Flexibility: Willingness to participate in the facilities "out of hours" call-out roster.
What We Offer You
Leave Allowance: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year.
Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory employer pension scheme.
Training & Development: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager), mentoring programs, and clear internal progression paths.
Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, a dedicated wellbeing app, 24/7 virtual GP access, and 30% off at managed leisure centres.
Retail & Community Benefits: Savings across roughly 1,000 retailers, a paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving, and inclusive employee networks.
Vetting and Mandatory Checks
Due to the secure nature of this site, an Enhanced Level 1 check is required, involving a detailed examination of spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and police information in line with safeguarding guidelines. Candidates will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to ensure proper workplace support.