Electrician

Amey; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a permanent Electrician in York to perform electrical maintenance and ensure safety compliance. You’ll need relevant electrical qualifications and experience in installations. The role offers competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits including holidays, pension, and training programs. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training programs

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Discounts from leading retailers

Qualifications

• Capable of working at heights.
• Experience with electrical maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of Electricity at work Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor and order critical spares for all electrical services.

Skills

Electrical Systems knowledge

Problem solving

IT skills

Ability to work alone

Experience with fire alarm systems

Education

City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3

BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition

Job description

Overview

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Electrician in HMP Full Sutton. This role is based on-site, which is not accessible by public transport but has free parking available.

There will be a need to work 1 in 3 weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

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

About Amey / MoJ account

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons that make a real positive impact across the UK.

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.

What you will do

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Responding to breakdowns ensuring all works are carried out under the appropriate Safe System of Work and in a timely manner.
• Actively fault finding / problem solving on domestic electrical systems across the prison.
• Undertaking electrical installation activities in accordance with the design provided and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Testing and inspecting electrical installations in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations.
• Monitoring and ordering critical spares for all electrical services.
• Other tasks as required by the Site
• This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

What you will bring

• Ability to work alone and use initiative.
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at work Regulations.
• Capable of working at heights.
• Appropriate technical qualification eg City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3, BTEC, NVQ level 3 or above.
• BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, specifically 18th Edition (however if you currently only have 17th Edition, we will sponsor you to upgrade to the 18th Edition; terms and conditions apply).
• Experience of electrical maintenance activities, general distribution and installation and testing within a commercial environment.
• Experience in fire alarm systems and CCTV systems.
• IT skills.

Additional notes

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. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

Why join Amey?

• 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 to roles like Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager.
• 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.
• On Site free parking, use of gym, catering facilities.

About 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.

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.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee 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 you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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