Building Engineer

ameygroupi; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a General Building Engineer, where you will play a vital role in maintaining safety and efficiency within a custodial environment. This permanent position at HMP Sudbury offers a unique opportunity to work both collaboratively and independently, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. You will engage in various maintenance tasks, from fire safety equipment checks to general building upkeep. With a strong emphasis on career development and community involvement, this role not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact in the justice sector. If you're passionate about building maintenance and safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Generous Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Online Voucher Portal

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety equipment maintenance is crucial.
• General building maintenance experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance work safely and timely.
• Manage remedial tasks within the CAFM system.

Skills

Fire Door Maintenance

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

Fire Alarm Core Points

Emergency Lighting

RCD

Water Temperature Testing

General Building Maintenance

Education

Qualification in multiple maintenance areas

Tools

Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM)

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Engineer to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account in HMP Sudbury, this role is based on-site.

There may be a need to work some weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

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.

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.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place).

You will be responsible for:

• Raise, update and close remedial tasks within the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system.
• Ensure all critical parts are available for statutory tasks.
• Carry out general and semi-skilled maintenance activities.
• Undertake general tasks associated with security systems such as CCTV and alarm systems.
• Carry out monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, with regular checks on fire hydrants and fire hoses.
• Carry out checks on Misting Units.
• Conduct flushing and tap temperature tests as required by the water risk assessment.
• Undertake monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
• Check and test smoke vents as required.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

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).

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in Fire Door Maintenance
• Experience in Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
• Experience in Fire Alarm Core Points
• Experience in Emergency Lighting
• Experience in RCD
• Experience Water Temperature Testing

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.

What we offer you:

• Career Development: Exceptional development and progression plan.
• Pension: Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Choices: Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey: Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
• Social Value: You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

Who is Amey?

• We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
• Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
• We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime.
• Our leading data and analytics capability enable us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements.

To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk

Application Guidance:

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.