Prison Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Fire & Security)

Amey; Yarm; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Amey is seeking a General Building Maintenance Engineer in Yarm to maintain essential building, fire safety and security systems supporting a safe prison environment.

You will complete planned checks and testing of fire extinguishers, hydrants, hoses, smoke vents and emergency lighting, carry out fire door maintenance, and conduct residual current device testing and water temperature checks in line with site requirements.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of general building maintenance and compliance activities.
• Experience of fire door and fire extinguisher maintenance.
• Experience of emergency lighting, residual current device testing and water temperature testing.
• Familiarity with fire alarm systems and their core points.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
• A proactive, safety-focused and collaborative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain essential building, fire safety and security systems for a safe environment.
• Carry out planned checks and testing of fire extinguishers, hydrants, hoses, smoke vents and emergency lighting.
• Perform fire door maintenance and checks on misting units.
• Complete residual current device testing and water temperature checks per site requirements.
• Undertake general tasks associated with CCTV and alarm systems.
• Raise, update and close remedial work through CAFM with clear records.

Skills

General maintenance

Fire door maintenance

Fire extinguisher maintenance

Emergency lighting testing

RCD testing

Water temperature testing

Fire alarm systems

IT skills

Record keeping

Safety mindset

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

Amey is seeking a General Building Maintenance Engineer in Yarm to maintain essential building, fire safety and security systems supporting a safe prison environment.

You will complete planned checks and testing of fire extinguishers, hydrants, hoses, smoke vents and emergency lighting, carry out fire door maintenance, and conduct residual current device testing and water temperature checks in line with site requirements.