Electrician (Level 3) - Portland

Location: HMP Portland, 104 Grove Rd, Grove, Portland DT5 1DL

Salary: £37,000

Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

We are seeking a level 3 qualified Electrician to join our team at HMP Portland, a category C adult prison and YOI in The Grove, on the Isle of Portland, Dorset.

Join a team that works Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Portland operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, you will contribute to the smooth and safe operation, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.

As an Electrician, you will work alongside experienced colleagues, including Plumbers, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a secure environment.

If you want to use your skills to create a better future, apply now and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change. We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking an Electrician with:

1. Two years’ experience as an electrician
2. Experience with commercial or industrial electrical systems
3. Knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
4. Qualified to C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) and NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
5. 17th or 18th Edition
6. Certificate in BS7671
7. Good Health & Safety knowledge
8. Excellent organisational, time management, and people skills

We offer holidays of 25 days plus Bank Holidays, and a range of benefits including Death in Service (4x salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and career development. Note: GFSL services will transfer to a private provider in Spring 2026. Join us and make a difference!

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