Electrician
About this role
Job Advertisement: Electrician
Company Name: Support Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: HMP Doncaster, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £37,867 per annum + excellent benefits (Plus On-Call Payments of £160 per week for participating in the out-of-hours rota)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Job ID: 311299
Ready to impact a better future?
Support Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with essential public service providers to place top-tier talent where it matters most. We are currently recruiting an experienced Electrician to join the Justice and Immigration Facilities Management team at HMP Doncaster.
In this vital role, you will carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault finding, and installation work to keep a secure environment safe, compliant, and fully operational. Your expertise will play a critical role in ensuring essential services are always available when needed, making a meaningful, positive impact every day.
What You’ll Do
Fault Finding & Repair: Carry out expert fault finding, repairs, and defect rectification on electrical plant and equipment.
Preventative Maintenance: Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities strictly in line with statutory and contractual requirements.
Installations & Testing: Install new electrical plant, equipment, and associated systems, and inspect, test, and maintain electrical distribution systems (including low-voltage and high-voltage infrastructure where authorised).
Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and maintenance documentation to ensure effective repairs.
Collaborative Safety: Work seamlessly with the wider maintenance team to uphold high standards of safety, compliance, and performance across the site.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications: Hold a City and Guilds Electrical Certificate or an equivalent recognised electrical trade qualification.
Apprenticeship: Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
Regulations: Fully qualified to BS7671 (current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations).
Experience: At least five years of post-apprenticeship electrical trade experience.
Attributes: Strong problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a complex operational environment.
What We Offer You
Leave Allowance: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory employer pension scheme.
On-Site Perks: Free on-site car parking and free use of the on-site gym.
Training & Development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (over 60 options offered), mentoring opportunities, and a strong focus on internal career progression.
Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 24/7 virtual GP access, and 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
Retail & Community Benefits: Discounts across roughly 1,000 retailers, a paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving, and inclusive employee networks.