On-Site Electrician

ameygroupi; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 30,866 - 36,135; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Funded training and development

Pension

Flexible benefits

Discounts

On-site parking/gym

Job summary

Amey is seeking an experienced Level 2 Electrician for the HMYOI Wetherby site in England. This permanent, site-based role involves planned electrical maintenance, fault finding, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A focus on work-life balance and job security makes it an attractive opportunity with a competitive salary of £30,866 – £36,135 plus a 15% weekend allowance.

The ideal candidate will possess the 18th Edition certification and have strong electrical maintenance experience. Benefits include career progression and funded training.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition certification (17th Edition considered with upskilling).
• Experience in electrical maintenance.
• Good H&S awareness and ability to work independently.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Fault finding and minor electrical works.
• Like-for-like replacements, testing, and inspections in line with BS7671.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and compliantly.
• Supporting Health & Safety standards and safe systems of work.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Health & Safety awareness

Basic IT skills

Education

18th Edition certification

Job description

HMYOI Wetherby, LS22 5ED
£30,866 – £36,135 + 15% weekend allowance
39 hours per week | Permanent

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Level 2 Electrician to join Amey at HMYOI Wetherby, working on a secure, long-term Ministry of Justice contract.

This is a site-based role, offering stability, structure, and consistent work within a supportive facilities team. Weekend working is 1 in 3 on a rota, with a 15% allowance.

The role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance
• Fault finding and minor electrical works
• Like-for-like replacements, testing, and inspections in line with BS7671
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and compliantly
• Supporting Health & Safety standards and safe systems of work

What we’re looking for

• 18th Edition (17th Edition considered with upskilling)
• Experience in electrical maintenance
• Good H&S awareness and ability to work independently
• Basic IT skills

Experience with fire alarms or CCTV is desirable but not essential.

Why HMYOI Wetherby?

• Single-site role – no travelling between locations
• Well-established site with clear routines
• Ideal for electricians seeking job security and work–life balance

What we offer

• Career progression opportunities
• Funded training and development
• Pension, flexible benefits, discounts, and on-site parking/gym

Prison security clearance and Enhanced DBS with Child Barring required (Amey will support you).