On‑Site Building Engineer for Prisons

ameygroupi; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration: competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Training programmes

Holidays: 24 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Social impact days

Family-friendly policies

Affirmative networks membership

Job summary

Amey is recruiting a permanent General Building Engineer for HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UG. The role is on-site with a 39-hour week (8am-5pm, 1-hour lunch, occasional weekend, 15% shift allowance).

The engineer will support maintenance across the prison site, ensuring safety, compliance and timely completion of tasks. Responsibilities include parts availability via CAFM, general maintenance of CCTV/alarms, fire safety checks, RCD testing, fire doors and water temperature testing, and

Qualifications

• Qualified in multiple maintenance areas as outlined.
• Experience in custodial environments is desirable but not essential.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of critical parts for statutory tasks in CAFM.
• Perform general and semi-skilled maintenance, including CCTV and alarms.
• Conduct monthly checks of fire extinguishers, hydrants and hoses.
• Complete quarterly RCD testing and inspect misting units.
• Maintain fire doors; test water temperature per risk assessments.
• Undertake monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
• Test smoke vents as required.

Skills

Fire maintenance

Door maintenance

Alarm systems

RCD testing

Water temp testing

Tools

CAFM system

CCTV systems

Job description

Amey is recruiting a permanent General Building Engineer for HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UG. The role is on-site with a 39-hour week (8am-5pm, 1-hour lunch, occasional weekend, 15% shift allowance).

The engineer will support maintenance across the prison site, ensuring safety, compliance and timely completion of tasks. Responsibilities include parts availability via CAFM, general maintenance of CCTV/alarms, fire safety checks, RCD testing, fire doors and water temperature testing, and