General Building Maintenance Engineer

AMEY; Kirklevington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Amey Ltd is seeking a permanent General Building Engineer at HMP Kirklevington Grange to maintain essential building and safety systems. The role focuses on fire safety, security and compliance to keep the prison environment safe and well‑maintained.

You will perform routine checks, support incident-free operations, and collaborate with the facilities management team. The position offers a stable career, competitive salary and benefits, with long‑term development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of general building maintenance.
• Experience of fire door and fire extinguisher maintenance.
• Experience of emergency lighting, residual current device testing and water temperature testing.
• Familiarity with fire alarm systems and their core points.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
• A proactive, safety-focused and collaborative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain essential building, fire safety and security systems to support a safe and compliant prison environment.
• Complete planned checks and testing of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire hoses, smoke vents and emergency lighting.
• Carry out fire door maintenance and checks on misting units.
• Complete residual current device testing and water temperature checks in accordance with site requirements.
• Undertake general tasks associated with CCTV and alarm systems.
• Raise, update and close remedial work through the CAFM system, maintaining clear and accurate records.

Skills

Building maintenance

Fire door maintenance

Fire extinguisher maintenance

Emergency lighting testing

RCD testing

Water temperature testing

Fire alarm systems

IT skills

Safety-focused

Team collaboration

Tools

CAFMSystem

Job description

Location: HMP Kirklevington Grange, Yarm, Cleveland TS15 9PA
Salary: £28,792 to £31,792
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:30, and Friday, 08:00 to 15:30

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for apermanent General Building Engineer at HMP Kirklevington Grange.

Join our team

Join our vibrant and inclusive Ministry of Justice Facilities Management team, delivering critical services that help prisons operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

At Amey, we support His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service by providing safe, clean and efficient prison environments. Using our facilities management expertise, we help keep secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

As a General Building Engineer, you will help maintain essential building, fire safety, security and compliance systems. Your work will contribute directly to a safe and well-maintained environment for everyone who lives and works at the establishment.

What you will do

• Maintain essential building, fire safety and security systems to support a safe and compliant prison environment.
• Complete planned checks and testing of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire hoses, smoke vents and emergency lighting.
• Carry out fire door maintenance and checks on misting units.
• Complete residual current device testing and water temperature checks in accordance with site requirements.
• Undertake general tasks associated with CCTV and alarm systems.
• Raise, update and close remedial work through the Computer Aided Facilities Management system, maintaining clear and accurate records.

What you will bring

• Practical experience of general building maintenance and compliance activities.
• Experience of fire door and fire extinguisher maintenance.
• Experience of emergency lighting, residual current device testing and water temperature testing.
• Familiarity with fire alarm systems and their core points.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
• A proactive, safety-focused and collaborative approach to work.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most, but not all, of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer development or training to support your growth.

Security clearance

Prison Security Clearance, including a Counter Terrorism Check and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with Child Barring, will be required. Amey will support you through the clearance 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 and enabling them to shine.

Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or bringing established 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 the benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive annual salary, with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions.
• Career growth: Develop your career through progression opportunities, including potential pathways into facilities team leadership.
• Training opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your development.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase additional days.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits: Customise your benefits with options including insurance benefits, the Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive discounts: Access an online portal with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
• Community impact: Receive two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family-friendly policies: Access support if you are a new parent or provide care for a dependant.
• Affinity Networks: Join networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities across Amey.
• On-Site: free parking, use of gym, catering facilities.

About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical 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 operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.

Application guidance, diversity and 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 race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.