Amey
On-Site Electrician
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On-Site Electrician Opportunity at HMP Berwyn
Location: 139 Bridge Rd, Wrexham LL13 9QE
Hours: 39 hours per week (Mon-Fri 7:30am - 16:30pm)
Shift Pattern: 1 in 5 weekends with a 15% shift allowance
At Amey, we support His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing safe, clean, and efficient prisons. Utilizing our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.
Role Overview: The Electrician plays a crucial part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out safely, compliantly, and timely.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience with planned preventative maintenance (preferred but not essential)
- A Level 3 qualification is preferred, but we are open to interviewing candidates with a Level 2 qualification
Key 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 overseeing the BMS System
- Supporting zero carbon initiatives, contributing to sustainability goals, and handling additional tasks as directed by your line manager
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 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
Additional Information:
- We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
- Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
Why Join Amey?
At Amey, we offer:
- Long-term Career Opportunities: Work on stable, long-term contracts.
- Platinum Status by Investors in People: Commitment to supporting our people.
- Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
- Career Growth: Advancement opportunities to roles like Engineering Team Leader or Facilities Manager.
- Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs.
- Benefits:
- 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: insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme, discounted gym membership, and more.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access to our online portal with discounts from leading retailers and healthcare services.
- Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
- Family-friendly policies for new parents or caregivers.
- Membership of our Affinity Networks.
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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.
To learn more, visit our website amey.co.uk/careers.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. 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 required during the recruitment process.
Apply today – we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
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