Electrician
Platinum Employment · Millom, Cumbria
Electrician at Platinum Employment, based in Millom, Cumbria, paying £31,000 - £36,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £31,000 - £36,000 per annum
- Location
- Millom, Cumbria
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Electrician
22% below the typical rate for electrician
Reference https://platinum-employment.co.uk/job/electrician-5/
About the role
Electrician – Millom | £31,000-£36,000 + Weekend Allowance + Long-Term Stability
Secure prison-based role with structured hours, strong benefits and clear progression
We’re recruiting for an Electrician to join an established facilities team in Millom, working within a secure prison environment. This role offers a stable, long-term position with structured working patterns and ongoing development.
As an Electrician, you’ll carry out planned and reactive maintenance on essential electrical systems, ensuring a safe and compliant environment in Millom.
Why apply / What’s in it for you?
Salary of £31,000 – £36,000 depending on experience
* Additional earnings through weekend rota allowance
* Stable, long-term role within a structured environment
* 24+ days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
* Funded training and development opportunities
* Progression into senior or supervisory roles
* Access to employee benefits and discount schemes
Key Responsibilities:
In this Maintenance Electrician role, you will:
Carry out planned and preventive maintenance across electrical systems
* Diagnose faults and complete repairs
* Undertake minor installation works and component replacements
* Conduct inspections and testing in line with regulations
* Complete maintenance records and reports accurately
* Support general maintenance and operational requirements
* Work within strict Health & Safety procedures in a prison environment
What we’re looking for:
To be successful as an Electrician, you should have:
City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installation (Level 2+)
* 18th Edition certification (or willingness to update)
* Experience in maintenance and fault finding
* Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements
* Basic IT skills
* Flexible approach to working patterns, including weekends
* Desirable knowledge of fire alarm and CCTV systems
If you’re looking for your next step as an Electrician in Millom, this is a strong opportunity to join a stable and well-structured environment. Apply now to progress your career in Millom.
Job Number │ INDCONSTRUCTION | 935624
Location │ Millom
Role │ Electrician
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: https://platinum-employment.co.uk/job/electrician-5/ · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Platinum Employment
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