Building Engineer

Amey Group Services LTD; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a General Building Engineer to support maintenance operations in secure facilities. Responsibilities include managing maintenance tasks, conducting safety checks, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have multi-area maintenance experience and may require Prison Security Clearance. This role offers opportunities for career growth and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Career Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Training Programs

At least 24 days of holiday

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits options

Access to discounts from retailers

Social Impact Days for community work

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance, ideally in multiple maintenance areas.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge is desirable.
• Exposure to building and system compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical parts for tasks and remedial actions in the CAFM system.
• Perform general maintenance activities, including CCTV and alarms.
• Conduct monthly checks of fire extinguisher equipment and hydrants.
• Inspect and test Misting Units and emergency lighting.
• Check and test fire doors and smoke vents.

Skills

Fire Door Maintenance

Emergency Lighting

RCD

Water Temperature Testing

IT skills

Job description

Overview

At Amey, we support our justice client, His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing 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 inspecting 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.

Role uniqueness

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.

About 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.

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. Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

Benefits

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions
• Career 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 Amey
• Flexible 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 volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey