On-Site Building Engineer — Secure Facility Maintenance

ameygroupi; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career Growth

Training opportunities

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Social Impact Days

Family friendly policies

Affinity networks

Cycle2Work

Job summary

Amey is seeking a permanent General Building Engineer to join the MoJ account at HMP Swansea. This on-site role offers a 39-hour week (8am–5pm, 1 hour lunch), with 1 in 3 weekend shifts and a 15% shift allowance.

You will perform general maintenance, fire and security system checks, monthly tests, and building services tasks, collaborating with other engineers while also working independently. Prison security clearance is provided by Amey.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will be qualified in multiple areas of maintenance with experience in general building maintenance.
• Custodial environment experience and basic Health and Safety knowledge are desirable.
• Prison security clearance will be required, Amey will support you through this process.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring availability of critical parts for statutory tasks and managing remedial tasks in the CAFM system.
• Performing general and semi-skilled maintenance activities, including security systems like CCTV and alarms.
• Conducting monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, fire hydrants, and hoses.
• Completing quarterly RCD testing and inspect Misting Units.
• Maintaining fire doors and performing flushing and tap temperature tests as per water risk assessments.
• Undertaking monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
• Checking and testing smoke vents as required.
• Carrying out any other duties as required.

Skills

Fire system maintenance

Door maintenance

Extinguisher maintenance

Alarm systems

RCD testing

Water temperature testing

Job description

Amey is seeking a permanent General Building Engineer to join the MoJ account at HMP Swansea. This on-site role offers a 39-hour week (8am–5pm, 1 hour lunch), with 1 in 3 weekend shifts and a 15% shift allowance.

You will perform general maintenance, fire and security system checks, monthly tests, and building services tasks, collaborating with other engineers while also working independently. Prison security clearance is provided by Amey.