Mobile Electrician (Commercial)

ameygroupi; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Fully funded training

15% shift allowance (weekends)

Volunteering days

Flexible benefits

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Amey is seeking an experienced electrician to support the Ministry of Justice across a small regional patch of sites, carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance to keep essential services running safely and efficiently.

This permanent, full-time position (39 hours per week with 1 in 4 weekends) offers a clear career path, van and fuel card, and progression opportunities with fully funded training.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition (or working towards).
• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection & Testing.
• AM2 and/or ECS Gold Card.
• Experience in commercial or industrial environments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across multiple sites.
• Taking responsibility for electrical systems as an Authorised and Responsible Person.
• Managing permits, isolations and ensuring safe systems of work.
• Reviewing electrical certificates and ensuring compliance.
• Supporting site teams with technical advice and guidance.
• Assisting with minor works, upgrades and inspections.

Skills

Independent worker

Time management

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition (or working towards)

City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection & Testing

AM2 and/or ECS Gold Card

Job description

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Location: Based from HMP Leicester – covering regional sites
Contract: Permanent | Full-time 39 hours per week (08:00–17:00) + 1 in 4 weekends (15% shift allowance)
Salary: £37,953 – £43,039 (dependant on experience) + van & fuel card

Take your career on the move

Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Join Amey’s growing Mobile team supporting the Ministry of Justice and work across a small regional patch of sites, helping to keep essential services running safely and efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced electrician who wants variety, stability, and clear career progression, all with the support of a well-established contract.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across multiple sites
• Taking responsibility for electrical systems as an Authorised and Responsible Person
• Managing permits, isolations and ensuring safe systems of work
• Reviewing electrical certificates and ensuring compliance
• Supporting site teams with technical advice and guidance
• Assisting with minor works, upgrades and inspections

You’ll work across a small number of sites, giving you variety without excessive travel.

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition (or working towards)
• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection & Testing
• AM2 and/or ECS Gold Card
• Experience in commercial or industrial environments
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Experience with fire alarms, CCTV, or working in regulated environments is a bonus—but not essential.

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

We offer more than just a job – you’ll benefit from long‑term stability, strong earning potential, and real development opportunities:

• Competitive salary + regular pay reviews
• 15% shift allowance for weekend rota
• Company van and fuel card
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
• Fully funded training and progression opportunities
• Clear path to roles such as Mobile Team Leader
• Flexible benefits (gym discounts, Cycle2Work, insurance options)
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• 2 paid volunteering days per year

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

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If you meet most of the requirements but not all, we’d still love to hear from you—we can support your development.