On-Site Electrician

Amey; Leicester; Sur place; GBP 31 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive training and development

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits including insurance

Discounts through employee portal

Social Impact Days

Family-friendly policies

Affinity Networks access

Résumé du poste

Amey is recruiting a permanent Electrician at HMP Gartree in the United Kingdom. The role is on-site with a salary of £30,866 - £36,135, plus a 15% weekend allowance for a 1 in 3 weekend rota. Working hours are 39 per week, typically 08:00–17:00, with a 1 in 3 weekend rota.

You will join the MoJ account, delivering critical facilities management services across the UK prison estate. You will perform planned and preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure electrical systems comply with

Qualifications

• Experience with planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Ability to work at height and in secure environments.

Responsabilités

• Deliver planned and preventative electrical maintenance across the prison estate.
• Diagnose faults and resolve electrical issues to maintain operational continuity.
• Carry out electrical repairs, replacements, inspections and testing in line with BS7671 requirements.
• Ensure all electrical systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational.
• Support the Responsible Person and Authorized Person with specialist activities when required.
• Champion health, safety and compliance standards while working within safe systems of work.

Connaissances

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Electrical testing

Communication

Time management

Formation

City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation

BS7671 18th Edition

Description du poste

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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Electrician in HMP Gartree. The role is based on site and offers a salary of £30,866 - £36,135, depending on experience, plus a 15% weekend working allowance for participation in the 1 in 3 weekend rota.

Hours of work: 39 hours per week, typically between 08:00 and 17:00, with a 1 in 3 weekend rota.

Join Our Team

Join our vibrant, inclusive community within the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account, delivering Facilities Management services that make a real difference across the UK prison estate. Working at HMP Gartree, you'll help ensure a safe, secure and well‑maintained environment for prison staff, visitors and residents.

At Amey, we support His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) through the delivery of critical facilities management services across secure environments. This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise in a role where your work directly contributes to the safety, compliance and effective operation of essential public infrastructure.

What You Will Do

• Deliver planned and preventative electrical maintenance across the prison estate.
• Diagnose faults and resolve electrical issues to maintain operational continuity.
• Carry out electrical repairs, replacements, inspections and testing in line with BS7671 requirements.
• Ensure all electrical systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational.
• Support the Responsible Person and Authorised Person with specialist activities when required.
• Champion health, safety and compliance standards while working within safe systems of work.

What You Will Bring

• Proactive and safety‑focused approach to work.
• Strong organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands.
• City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation, or equivalent (essential).
• BS7671 18th Edition qualification, or 17th Edition with willingness to upskill (essential).
• Experience of planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Basic IT skills.
• Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems (desirable).
• Ability to work at height and perform duties within a secure environment.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer development and training to support your growth and career progression.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to Prison Security Clearance. Amey will support successful candidates throughout the vetting process. Clearance is required due to the secure nature of the working environment.

Why Join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long‑term stable contracts so you can build a lasting career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, demonstrating our commitment to developing and supporting our people throughout their careers.

Our benefits include:

• Career progression opportunities into roles such as Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager.
• Comprehensive training and development, including leadership programmes.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Flexible benefits including insurance options, Cycle2Work and discounted gym membership.
• Retail, healthcare and lifestyle discounts through our employee portal.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering activities.
• Family‑friendly policies and support.
• Access to Amey's Affinity Networks.

About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical 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 operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant and high‑value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Amey, we continuously evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are proud to guarantee candidates with a disability an interview where they meet the minimum requirements of the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].