On-Site Electrician – HMP Leicester
Permanent position with Ministry of Justice (MoJ) / His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
The Role
Hours: 39 hours per week
Weekends: 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis, with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary
Salary: £30,866 – £36,135 depending on experience
About Us
Amey supports His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service by providing facilities management across 60 secure premises in England and Wales. We deliver safe, clean and efficient prisons that make a real positive impact across the UK.
Responsibilities
- Planned and preventative electrical maintenance, including administrative duties aligned to the tasks
- Actively fault finding and problem solving on electrical systems across the prison
- Carry out like for like replacements and other electrical minor works with relevant electrical inspections and tests carried out and results recorded in accordance with BS7671
- Ensure that all electrical systems are safe, compliant, and functioning effectively to create a secure and well-maintained environment for staff and residents
- Assist the Responsible Person and Authorised Person when requested
- Ensure that Health & Safety standards, Risk Assessments, and Safe Systems of Work are consistently implemented and followed across all appropriate work streams
- Assist escorting duties and other duties as required
What You'll Bring
- City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation works or equivalent
- BS7671 18th Edition (we will consider 17th Edition with upskilling to 18th Edition)
- Good working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
- Good working knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance operations
- Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
- Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines
- Able to work at heights, to work independently and use initiative
- Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations
- Basic IT skills
- Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems (Desirable)
Additional Requirements
Prison Security Clearance will be required. Amey will support you through this process.
About You
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews
- At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy further days
- Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
- Flexible benefits including insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym membership
- Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs
- Career advancement opportunities to roles such as Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager
- Access to an online portal with discounts from leading retailers and healthcare services
- Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
- Family-friendly policies for new parents or those providing care for a dependant
- Membership of Affinity Networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
About Amey
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems. We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
For more information, visit amey.co.uk/careers
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. As a disability confident leader, we guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
Please apply as soon as possible — we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
About Amey
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner that designs, delivers, protects, and maintains critical assets and systems. The company advises, designs, finances, delivers, and enhances civic, transport, and defence systems across the UK and internationally.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Amey.