On-Site Building Engineer – Fire & Security Systems

Amey Group Services LTD; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holidays 24 days +Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits

Discounts

Social impact days

Job summary

Amey is offering a permanent General Building Engineer role on-site at HMP Cardiff, reporting to the Amey facilities team. You will support maintenance across the site, ensuring safety and compliance in a custodial environment with 39-hour weeks and occasional weekend shifts.

The role involves proactive and reactive maintenance of fire safety, alarms, CCTV and water systems, with training provided and security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance and safety standards.
• Custodial environment experience desirable.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge.
• Willing to develop through provided training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of critical parts for statutory tasks and manage remedial tasks in CAFM system.
• Perform general and semi-skilled maintenance activities, including security systems like CCTV and alarms.
• Conduct monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, fire hydrants, and hoses.
• Complete quarterly RCD testing and inspect Misting Units.
• Maintain fire doors and perform flushing and tap temperature tests as per water risk assessments.
• Undertake monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
• Check and test smoke vents as required.
• Carry out any other duties as required.

Skills

Fire & safety maintenance

Emergency lighting

RCD testing

Water temperature testing

IT skills

Tools

CCTV

Job description

Amey is offering a permanent General Building Engineer role on-site at HMP Cardiff, reporting to the Amey facilities team. You will support maintenance across the site, ensuring safety and compliance in a custodial environment with 39-hour weeks and occasional weekend shifts.

The role involves proactive and reactive maintenance of fire safety, alarms, CCTV and water systems, with training provided and security clearance required.