Mobile Building Engineer - Leeds

Amey Group Services LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a permanent Mobile Building Engineer based at HMP Leeds. The role involves providing maintenance and reactive tasks across Yorkshire and Humberside with a strong emphasis on compliance and safety protocols. Candidates should possess relevant NVQ qualifications and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, comprehensive training, and flexible benefits including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Career growth opportunities

Fully funded leadership training

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits options

Exclusive discounts

Community volunteering days

Family-friendly policies

On-site facilities including gym and parking

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Experience working within a custodial environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provision of maintenance and reactive tasks across multiple establishments.
• Follow security protocols including tool management.
• Assist in escorting duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Project management knowledge

IT skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Fire Door Maintenance

Emergency Lighting experience

Water Temperature Testing experience

Education

Relevant NVQ/qualifications in maintenance

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Mobile Building Engineer based at HMP Leeds to cover Yorkshire and Humberside. The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week between 08:00 - 17:00. There will be a need to work 1 in 4 weekends on a rota basis, with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary. You will also be part of a call‑out rota and required to travel across the region covering approximately six establishments. A work van and fuel card for business use will be provided.

What you will do

• Responsible for the provision of a variety of maintenance and reactive tasks in accordance with competency, with attention to detail and an uncompromising approach to compliance.
• Be AP in one or more principles across the regions, for which training will be provided.
• Follow Amey/MOJ/HMPPS Security protocols, including tool management.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.
• Assist escorting duties as required. Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Relevant NVQ/qualifications within a maintenance discipline.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and work at height.
• Good all‑round project‑management knowledge.
• Experience in Fire Door Maintenance, Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Fire Alarm Core Points.
• Experience in Emergency Lighting.
• Experience in RCD.
• Experience in Water Temperature Testing.
• IT skills.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge.
• Knowledge of building and system compliance (training can be provided).
• Willingness to qualify for Amey Confined Spaces AP responsibilities.
• Experience working within a custodial environment (desirable).

Benefits

• Remuneration – Competitive annual salary with yearly reviews to reward your contributions.
• Career Growth – Opportunities to progress to roles such as Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager.
• Training Opportunities – Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your growth.
• Holidays – At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional 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 – Online portal with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
• Give Back to community – Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or those providing care for a dependant.
• Membership of Affinity Networks – Connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
• On‑site access to free parking, catering facilities and gym use.