Your New Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Mobile Electrician to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account based in the
North West of England. The role will involve travelling across the region, visiting various sites from HMPYOI Styal in Wilmslow up to HMP Haverigg in Cumbria. Sites cover most prisons across the North West, including Leyland, Wigan, Warrington etc.
The salary is competitive, with a company van included in the package.
At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons.
By using our facilities’ management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.
The Mobile Electrician plays an important part of a mobile support team that will support prisons across the regions and fulfil the role of AP/RPs as required.
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Work-life balance and flexibility are key to our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.
You will be responsible for:
*Planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
*Diagnosing and replacing failed domestic electrical components.
*Carry out electrical inspection tests and install electrical equipment and wiring across the prisons.
*The security of plant, tools and materials and for the safe use of vehicles if needed.
*Responsibility for wearing all PPE, for own health and safety and that of others and the public.
*Responsible for achieving own performance targets.
*Responsible for the management and authorisation of high/low-risk maintenance activity on the FM estate using the Amey Safety Rules as the Authorised/Responsible persons (AP/RP). Training will be provided.
*Other maintenance tasks as required.
*This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
*Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.


What makes this role unique is
You will work across the region, becoming the AP/RP. The role of an AP/RP is to implement and manage work in accordance with the Amey Safety Rules for the respective disciplines as required by contractual, best practice and legislative duties. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
We want to hear from you if you have/are:
*Appropriate technical qualifications e.g. City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3, BTEC, NVQ level 3 or above
*BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, specifically 18th
Edition*.
*Experience of electrical maintenance activities, general distribution and installation and testing.
*Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at work Regulations.
*Capable of working at heights.
*Ability to work alone and use initiative.
*Good all-round project management knowledge.
Ideally, you will be qualified in 18th
Edition (however, if you currently only have 17th
Edition, we will sponsor you to upgrade to the 18th
Edition; terms and conditions apply) with experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial environment.
In addition to this, you will need to have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and experience of managing stakeholder relationships at all levels to help you hit the ground running, as the role requires adaptability for each site.
What we offer you
When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that helps you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us amongst the top 1% of employers, and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
*Career Development
- Exceptional development and progression plan
*Pension
- Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
*Holidays
- Minimum 24-day holiday + Bank Holidays
*Choices
- Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
*Save with Amey
- Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
*Social Value
- You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
*Company Van with fuel card and all tools provided


Who is 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.
*We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime.
*Our leading data and analytics capabilities enable us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements.


Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!
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