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On-Site Electrician
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On-Site Electrician
Electrician – HMP Durham
Requisition ID: 11127
Location: Durham, DH1 3HU
Salary: £30,866 – £36,135 + 15% shift allowance + call-out pay
Hours per week: 39 hours
Working Hours:
- Monday–Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00
- Friday: 07:30 – 15:30
- 1 in 3 weekends: 08:00 – 16:00 (15% uplift)
- Call-out rota (paid separately)
About the Role
We’re seeking a qualified Electrician to join the facilities team at HMP (Her Majesty’s Prison) Durham—a secure and purposeful working environment where your expertise makes a real difference.
Your Responsibilities
- Planned & reactive electrical maintenance
- Fault finding and repairs across the site
- Small-scale works and like-for-like replacements
- Testing and inspections to BS7671 standards
- Ensuring system safety, compliance, and operational efficiency
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- Level 2 Electrical qualification
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or 17th Edition, with commitment to upgrade)
- Experience in maintenance or facilities management
- Strong knowledge of health & safety protocols
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve
(Experience with fire alarms or CCTV would be advantageous.)
What We Offer
Job Security & Stability
- Secure, long-term contract with no site travel
- Steady routine and structured schedule
Earning & Pay Structure
- £30,866 – £36,135 salary base + shift allowance & call-out pay
- Opportunity for overtime earnings
Work Environment
- Varying challenges on a large, active site
- Supportive and experienced team
- On-site parking, gym, and café facilities
Your Comfort & Career Growth
- 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays (plus option to buy additional days)
- Generous pension scheme
- Career progression opportunities
- Free training & upskilling (including 18th Edition bias training)
- Retail discounts, Cycle2Work scheme, and gym membership
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2 paid volunteering days per year
Security Clearance Required
- Prison Security clearance and Standard DBS check
- (We’ll guide you through the process.)
About Amey
We’re a global infrastructure, design, and operations partner specialising in civic, transport, and defence systems. Our mission is to design, protect, and sustain critical assets, ensuring security, resilience, and compliance from strategy through to execution.
Visit us: <u>amey.co.uk/careers</u>
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