Electrician

Sodexo

  • Ashford, Surrey
  • £43,333 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
HMP Bronzefield is seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to join our professional facilities team. This is an opportunity for a disciplined, proactive, and hands-on individual who takes pride in delivering safe, compliant, and reliable electrical services within a secure custodial environment.We require someone with demonstrable experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and fault finding, with a strong commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance. This role is integral to maintaining business continuity, ensuring statutory compliance, and upholding the highest standards of asset management across the estate.About the Role:
  • Perform the repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems and associated plant equipment, ensuring they meet safety standards and statutory compliance
  • Carry out a variety of electrical maintenance tasks including PPMs, emergency lighting checks, RCD, and first-line response to work orders.
  • Handle minor installations and repairs, such as lighting, sockets, switches, and plant equipment.
  • Support beyond the toolbox - pitch in with basic plumbing, unblocking drains, and odd jobs like installing shelves or notice boards.
  • Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems and related building services, such as HVAC, fire alarm systems, to ensure optimal operation.
  • Quickly diagnose and resolve electrical faults to minimise downtime, ensuring timely repairs and maintaining service continuity.
  • Ensure all maintenance work adheres to relevant health and safety regulations, including Sodexo's procedures and the latest legislation, to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance, providing clear documentation for management and clients.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and contractors to deliver high-quality service and ensure effective communication of engineering and building issues impacting service delivery.
  • Working in line with the Permit to Work System.
  • Use of IT systems (Handheld device)
What we're looking for:
  • City and Guilds/NVQ Level 1,2,3 qualification in Electrical
  • Strong knowledge of electrical installations in commercial buildings and building services
  • Good computer skills (MS Office, PDA's etc)
  • Good knowledge of HVAC Systems
  • Experience of PPM, Reactive and Installation Work
What we offer:£43,333.22 (Salary breakdown: £39,603.00 per annum + £3,729.24 London Weighting)We offer £15 per day = £105 per week for on-call duty, currently scheduled at one week in every seven. This amounts to roughly an additional £1,000 per yearPaid additional overtime availableWorking with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free use of onsite gym
  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
  • A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
About The CompanyAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.Attached documentsSalary £43,333.22 per annum
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/390535/147310/SJS
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 02 October, 2025
Job Category Maintenance and Engineering
Business Unit UK Government - Justice
Location HMP Bronzefield, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, TW15 3JZ, United Kingdom
No. of positions 2
Posted on 02 September, 2025

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