Electrician

Electrician (Level 3)Woodbridge Permanent £26.66 per hour25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Your new company

You'll be joining a specialist estates and maintenance team responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and reliable electrical services across a secure site in Woodbridge.

Your new role

As a Level 3 Electrician, you will carry out a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs, testing, and installation work across the estate. Working to statutory regulations and site procedures, you'll ensure all electrical systems remain safe, functional, and fully compliant.You'll also support with inspections (including at height or in confined spaces), supervise prisoners during work activities when required, and maintain accurate records through the CAFM system.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver electrical installations, testing, commissioning, and repairs.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and respond to reactive tasks.
• Prioritise workload and escalate issues when necessary.
• Carry out survey inspections and maintain all associated logs.
• Manage materials and request stock as required.
• Escort and monitor external contractors in line with security procedures.
• Maintain radio communication as per local security protocols.
• Operate estate vehicles or plant equipment if qualified.
• Support emergency and urgent tasks as they arise.
• Contribute to safe working practices, tool control, and compliance.
• Build strong working relationships and uphold a high standard of customer service.
• Undertake Fire Warden or First Aider duties if appointed.
• Carry out locking duties when required.

What you'll need to succeedEssential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services (or equivalent)
• BSth Edition
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as an electrician

Desirable:

• Experience with commercial or industrial electrical systems
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance
• Legionella L8 awareness (training available)
• 2391 Testing and inspecting

Behaviours

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

What you'll get in return

• £26.66 per hour
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• A stable, long term permanent role in a supportive team

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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