Building Engineer

Amey Group Services LTD; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holidays 24 days +Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits

Discounts

Social impact days

Job summary

Amey is offering a permanent General Building Engineer role on-site at HMP Cardiff, reporting to the Amey facilities team. You will support maintenance across the site, ensuring safety and compliance in a custodial environment with 39-hour weeks and occasional weekend shifts.

The role involves proactive and reactive maintenance of fire safety, alarms, CCTV and water systems, with training provided and security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance and safety standards.
• Custodial environment experience desirable.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge.
• Willing to develop through provided training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of critical parts for statutory tasks and manage remedial tasks in CAFM system.
• Perform general and semi-skilled maintenance activities, including security systems like CCTV and alarms.
• Conduct monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, fire hydrants, and hoses.
• Complete quarterly RCD testing and inspect Misting Units.
• Maintain fire doors and perform flushing and tap temperature tests as per water risk assessments.
• Undertake monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
• Check and test smoke vents as required.
• Carry out any other duties as required.

Skills

Fire & safety maintenance

Emergency lighting

RCD testing

Water temperature testing

IT skills

Tools

CCTV

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Engineer to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account in HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UGThis role is based on-site.The standard hours of work are 39 Hours (8am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break, 1 in 3 weekend working 8am-4pm and 15% shift allowance)At Amey, we're supporting our justice client, His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.General Building Engineer plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

What you will do:

• Ensuring availability of critical parts for statutory tasks and managing remedial tasks in the CAFM system.
• Performing general and semi-skilled maintenance activities, including security systems like CCTV and alarms.
• Conducting monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, fire hydrants, and hoses.
• Completing quarterly RCD testing and inspect Misting Units.
• Maintaining fire doors and performing flushing and tap temperature tests as per water risk assessments.
• Undertaking monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
• Checking and testing smoke vents as required.
• Carrying out any other duties as required.

What makes this role unique is you will work alongside the engineers in all maintenance across the site as well as working independently. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

What you will bring:

• Fire; Door Maintenance, Extinguisher Maintenance and Alarm Core Points
• Emergency Lighting
• RCD
• Water Temperature Testing
• IT skills

Ideally you will be qualified in multiple areas of maintenance as outlined above with experience in general building maintenance. In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have experience of working within a custodial environment with basic Health and Safety knowledge and exposure to building and system compliance, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility
to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you. Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributionsCareer Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities.Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days. Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from AmeyFlexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for