Job Role:
Electrician with 2391 test and inspect
Location:
HMP Bedford
Salary:
£39,
Contract:
Full time/Perm
Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Test and Inspect Engineer to join our team at HMP Bedford, a Category B male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday-Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.
As a Test and Inspect Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues, including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference in 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.
Responsibilities:
1. At least five years experience working as an electrician.
2. Two years experience working as a test and inspection electrician or equivalent - Desirable.
3. Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems and catering equipment - Desirable.
4. Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements.
5. Strong communication skills.
6. Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word – Desirable.
7. Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines.
8. C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation).
9. C&G 2391 - Electrical inspection and testing.
10. NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent.
11. Good Health & Safety knowledge.
12. Excellent organisational, time management, and people skills.
Benefits:
Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided, including:
1. Death in Service at 4x salary.
2. Access to private GP consultations.
3. An Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis.
4. A range of financial reward mechanisms.
5. Access to retailer discounts.
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.
Pride In People:
We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves.
Future Developments:
GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL’s services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Spring 2026.
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