General Building Engineer

Amey; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure and engineering firm is looking for a General Building Engineer to work on-site in Cardiff. In this role, you’ll ensure the maintenance of facilities within a custodial environment, handling tasks like fire equipment checks and general maintenance. Candidates should have experience in maintenance and possess necessary technical skills. The firm offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Career Growth opportunities

Comprehensive training including leadership programs

At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits including discounted gym membership

Exclusive discounts from retailers

Two Social Impact Days per year

Family-friendly policies

Affinity Networks for diverse communities

Qualifications

• Qualified in multiple areas of maintenance.
• Experience in general building maintenance.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of critical parts for statutory tasks.
• Perform general and semi-skilled maintenance activities.
• Conduct monthly checks and tests of fire equipment.
• Maintain fire doors and perform water risk assessments.
• Undertake monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.

Skills

Fire; Door Maintenance, Extinguisher Maintenance and Alarm Core Points

Emergency Lighting

RCD

Water Temperature Testing

IT skills

Job description

Overview

We are excited to offer a permanent General Building Engineer opportunity to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account in HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UG. This role is on-site. The standard hours of work are 39 hours.

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. The 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.

What makes this role unique

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.

Applications and inclusion

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. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life with flexible options.

Benefits and remuneration

• Remuneration – competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews
• Career Growth – advancement opportunities
• Training Opportunities – comprehensive training including fully funded leadership programs
• Holidays – at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy more
• Pension – generous pension scheme
• Flexible benefits – insurance, Cycle2Work, discounted gym membership
• Exclusive Discounts – access to discounts from leading retailers and services
• Give Back to community – two Social Impact Days per year
• Family-friendly policies for new parents or carers
• Affinity Networks – connect and support diverse communities within Amey

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. Our teams across the UK and internationally work on important projects shaping environments that impact generations to come. To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We 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 access needs or adjustments during the recruitment process.

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

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