On-Site Electrician

Amey; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Social Impact Days

Career progression

Job summary

Amey is recruiting an Electrician for HMYOI Swinfen Hall. The role involves electrical maintenance, repairs and testing within a secure MoJ estate, following BS7671 and safety protocols.

You will work 39 hours/week with a rotating pattern and weekend rota, earning an attractive salary with a 15% weekend allowance. Join Amey’s Facilities Management team to support safe and compliant prison environments, with opportunities for training, career progression and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Essential electrical installation qualification required.
• 18th Edition BS7671 qualification or willing to upgrade from 17th Edition.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and PP maintenance.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and practices.
• Experience working to deadlines in a fast-paced maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and preventative electrical maintenance to keep prison facilities safe and operational.
• Diagnose faults and resolve electrical issues with minimal disruption.
• Carry out repairs, replacements, inspections and testing per BS7671.
• Support a safe environment by ensuring electrical systems perform reliably.
• Maintain high health & safety standards with risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Assist wider site operations through escorting and collaboration with authorised persons.

Skills

City & Guilds 2367/2357 Level 2

BS7671 18th Edition

Electrical maintenance knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Problem solving

Height work capability

Fire alarm knowledge (Desirable)

CCTV knowledge (Desirable)

IT basics

Education

City & Guilds 2367/2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation

Job description

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Permanent | HMYOI Swinfen Hall
Hours: 39 hours per week
Working Pattern: Rotating shift pattern between 07.45 and 16.45 Mon - Thurs and 07.45 and 15.45 Fri. Participation in a 1-in-3 weekend rota is required, with an additional 15% allowance on basic salary. 1 in 9 on call rota.

Join Our Team

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Electrician at HMYOI Swinfen Hall

Join our vibrant and inclusive Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Facilities Management team, delivering critical services that help keep some of the UK's most important public sector estates operating safely and efficiently.

Every day, our teams support His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by maintaining secure, clean and compliant prison environments that make a genuine difference to staff, visitors and residents.

At Amey, you'll be part of a dedicated team maintaining essential infrastructure across the justice estate. This is an opportunity to develop your technical skills, work on a varied and challenging site, and contribute to a service that plays a vital role in supporting rehabilitation and public safety.

What You Will Do

• Deliver planned and preventative electrical maintenance to ensure prison facilities remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Diagnose faults and resolve electrical issues efficiently, minimising disruption across the site.
• Carry out electrical repairs, replacements, inspections and testing in accordance with BS7671 regulations.
• Support the delivery of a safe and secure environment by ensuring all electrical systems perform effectively.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, ensuring risk assessments and safe systems of work are followed at all times.
• Support wider site operations through escorting duties and collaboration with Authorised and Responsible Persons when required.

What You Will Bring

• City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification (Essential).
• BS7671 18th Edition qualification, or 17th Edition with a willingness to upgrade to 18th Edition (Essential).
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, electrical regulations and planned preventative maintenance.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and perform duties at height.
• Experience working to deadlines within a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of fire alarm and CCTV systems would be advantageous (Desirable).
• Basic IT skills.

Inclusive Hiring

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.

Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of this role, successful candidates will be required to obtain Prison Security Clearance before starting work. Amey will support you throughout the clearance process.

Why Join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, demonstrating our commitment to helping our people grow, develop and succeed. Whether you are starting your career, returning to work or bringing established expertise, there is a place for you at Amey.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both at work and at home:

• Remuneration - Competitive salary with the opportunity for annual review.
• Career Growth - Progression opportunities into roles such as Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager.
• Training Opportunities - Access to fully funded training, qualifications and leadership programmes.
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme with Amey contributions.
• Flexible Benefits - Including Cycle2Work, insurance options and discounted gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts - Savings on retail, healthcare and lifestyle services.
• Giving Back - Two paid Social Impact Days annually for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family Friendly Policies - Supporting parents and carers.
• Affinity Networks - Employee-led communities providing support, development and inclusion opportunities.

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 both new and legacy assets.

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

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey, we continually 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're proud to guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].