Maintenance Electrician

Amey; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for on-site work at HMP Onley. In this role, you will ensure safety and maintenance compliance within the prison's electrical systems. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, responding to breakdowns, and performing preventative maintenance. Applicants should have relevant technical qualifications and experience in electrical maintenance. The position requires working 39 hours per week, including some weekends.

Qualifications

• Appropriate technical qualification in electrical maintenance.
• Experience with IEE wiring regulations.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met.
• Test and inspect electrical installations.
• Respond to breakdowns safely and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Problem solving

Health & Safety compliance

Education

City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3 or equivalent

BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site Maintenance Electrician in HMP Onley.

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

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.

The Electrician 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 Health & Safety standards are met across the contract
Testing and inspecting electrical installations in line with current IEE wiring regulations
Responding promptly to breakdowns, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently
Performing planned and preventative electrical maintenance and diagnosing/replacing failed domestic electrical components
Actively fault finding and problem solving on domestic electrical systems
Undertaking electrical installation activities according to provided designs and IET Wiring Regulations
Monitoring and ordering critical spares for all electrical services, and oversee the BMS System
Supporting zero carbon initiatives, contributing to sustainability goals, and handling additional tasks as directed by your line manager

What you will bring:

Appropriate technical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3, BTEC, NVQ level 3 or above).
BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, specifically 18th Edition.
Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
Experience of electrical maintenance activities, general distribution, installation, and testing.
Ability to work alone and use initiative.
Capable of working at heights.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

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

Apply today!