Electrician (FM)

ameygroupi; Swansea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration

Career Growth

Training Opportunities

Holidays

Pension

Flexible benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Social Impact Days

Family friendly policies

Affinity Networks

Job summary

Amey is recruiting an Electrician for HMP Swansea, part of the MoJ facilities management team. The role covers planned and preventative electrical maintenance within a secure prison environment, ensuring safe and compliant electrical systems to support staff and residents.

The 39-hour week includes 1 in 3 weekend rota shifts with a 15% basic salary allowance. You will work under Health & Safety standards and collaborate with Responsible and Authorized Persons to maintain critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2367/2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation works or equivalent.
• BS7671 18th Edition (or 17th Edition with upskilling) to 18th Edition.
• Knowledge of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Understanding of Fire alarm and CCTV systems (Desirable).
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance, including admin duties.
• Fault finding and problem solving on electrical systems across the facility.
• Carry out like-for-like replacements and minor works with inspections as per BS7671.
• Ensure electrical systems are safe, compliant and functioning to maintain security.
• Assist the Responsible Person and Authorized Person when requested.
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards, Risk Assessments, and Safe Systems of Work.
• Assist escorting duties and other tasks as required.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Maintenance operations

Organisational skills

Pressure tolerance

Work at heights

Fire alarm & CCTV understanding

Electrical systems knowledge

Basic IT skills

Education

City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation works

BS7671 18th Edition (or 17th with upskilling)

BS7671 awareness and regulations

Job description

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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Electrician in HMP Swansea.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week. Staff are required to work on a rota basis, 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).

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in 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, including administrative duties aligned to the tasks.
• Actively fault finding / problem solving on electrical systems across the prison.
• Carry out like for like replacements and other electrical minor works with the relevant electrical inspections and tests carried out and results recorded in accordance with BS7671.
• Ensuring that all electrical systems are safe, compliant, and functioning effectively helping to create a secure and well-maintained environment for staff and residents.
• Assist the Responsible person and Authorised person when requested.
• You’ll be responsible for ensuring that Health & Safety standards, Risk Assessments, and Safe Systems of Work are consistently implemented and followed across all appropriate work streams.
• Assist escorting duties and other duties as required.

What you will bring:

• City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation works or equivalent.
• BS7671 18th Edition, however, we will consider 17th Edition with upskilling to 18th Edition.
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
• Good working knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance operations.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
• Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Able to work at heights, to work independently and use initiative.
• Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems, which will help you make an immediate impact. (Desirable)
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at work Regulations.
• Basic IT skills.

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).

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 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.

About Amey

Who weare

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, andmaintaincritical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operationalexpertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

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.