On-Site Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Career growth opportunities

Fully funded leadership training

Holidays 24 days + BH

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Exclusive retailer discounts

Social impact days

Family friendly policies

Affinity networks

Job summary

Amey is seeking an On-Site Electrician at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham to maintain and repair electrical systems across the prison site, ensuring safety and compliance with current regulations.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, tests, and fault finding, while supporting zero-carbon initiatives. The role runs 39 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 7:30am–4:30pm) with occasional weekend shifts and a 15% weekend allowance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with planned preventative maintenance is preferred but not essential.
• Level 3 qualification preferred; Level 2 qualification acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are met across the contract
• Testing and inspecting electrical installations in line with current IEE wiring regulations
• Responding promptly to breakdowns, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently
• Performing planned and preventative electrical maintenance and diagnosing/replacing failed domestic electrical components
• Actively fault finding and problem solving on domestic electrical systems
• Undertaking electrical installation activities according to provided designs and IET Wiring Regulations
• Monitoring and ordering critical spares for all electrical services, and oversee the BMS System
• Supporting zero carbon initiatives, contributing to sustainability goals, and handling additional tasks as directed by your line manager

Skills

City & Guilds 2365

NVQ Level 3

18th Edition

Electrical Systems

Working at heights

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Title

Title: On-Site Electrician

Requisition ID

Requisition ID: 11629

Location

HMP Berwyn, 139 Bridge Rd, Wrexham LL13 9QE

Work hours

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (shift pattern - Mon-Fri 7:30am -16:30pm)

Shift allowance

1 in 5 weekends with a 15% shift allowance

Employer & Description

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

Role Overview

The Electrician plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

Previous Experience and Qualifications

Previous experience with planned preventative maintenance is preferred but not essential. While a Level 3 qualification is preferred, we are open to interviewing candidates with a Level 2 qualification

What You Will Do

• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are met across the contract
• Testing and inspecting electrical installations in line with current IEE wiring regulations
• Responding promptly to breakdowns, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently
• Performing planned and preventative electrical maintenance and diagnosing/replacing failed domestic electrical components
• Actively fault finding and problem solving on domestic electrical systems
• Undertaking electrical installation activities according to provided designs and IET Wiring Regulations
• Monitoring and ordering critical spares for all electrical services, and oversee the BMS System
• Supporting zero carbon initiatives, contributing to sustainability goals, and handling additional tasks as directed by your line manager

What You Will Bring

• Appropriate technical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3, BTEC, NVQ level 3 or above).
• BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, specifically 18th Edition.
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Experience of electrical maintenance activities, general distribution, installation, and testing.
• Ability to work alone and use initiative.
• Capable of working at heights.

Security Clearance

Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine. As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Engineering Team Leader or Facilities Manager.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

Website

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers