Prison Facilities Engineer - Critical Maintenance & Safety

Amey Group Services LTD; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Amey is seeking a permanent General Building Engineer for the Ministry of Justice account at HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UG. This on-site role focuses on maintaining safety, compliance, and reliability across the prison estate.

You will manage preventive and reactive tasks, including security systems, fire safety equipment, and water risk assessments, with a 39-hour week and a 15% shift allowance.

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.

Job description

Amey is seeking a permanent General Building Engineer for the Ministry of Justice account at HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UG. This on-site role focuses on maintaining safety, compliance, and reliability across the prison estate.

You will manage preventive and reactive tasks, including security systems, fire safety equipment, and water risk assessments, with a 39-hour week and a 15% shift allowance.