Job Description

Mobile Building Engineer

Location: HMP Lindholme (covering South Yorkshire)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £30,231 base salary, plus £500 per additional skill (up to 6 skills, maximum £33,381)

Hours: 39 hours per week, between 08:00-17:00

Additional Benefits: 1 in 4 weekend rota with 15% allowance, company van, fuel card

Join Our Team

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent, Full Time Mobile Building Engineer based at HMP Lindholme, supporting several Ministry of Justice sites across South Yorkshire.

Join our dedicated Facilities Management team delivering essential services within the Justice sector. This is a unique opportunity to work in an environment where your skills directly contribute to maintaining safe, secure and compliant facilities that support the effective operation of the UK's prison estate. Every day brings variety, responsibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact across multiple secure locations.

If you're looking for a role that combines long-term stability, career development and purposeful work, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Deliver planned and reactive building maintenance across multiple Ministry of Justice sites.
• Maintain safe, compliant and operational facilities that support the day-to-day running of the prison estate.
• Support compliance activities and operate in line with Amey, Ministry of Justice and HMPPS procedures.
• Develop Authorised Person (AP) capabilities within specialist disciplines, with full training provided.
• Follow strict security, safety and tool control procedures while working within secure environments.
• Participate in the on-call and weekend rota, responding effectively to operational requirements.

What You Will Bring

• A full UK driving licence (essential).
• A recognised NVQ or trade qualification within a building maintenance or construction-related discipline.
• Experience carrying out maintenance activities independently across varied environments.
• Knowledge of building compliance, health and safety practices and maintenance standards.
• Practical experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Fire door maintenance
• Fire alarms and fire extinguishers
• Emergency lighting
• Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
• Water temperature testing
• Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work using your own initiative.
• Basic IT skills and experience completing maintenance records electronically.

Inclusive Hiring

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you have most, but not all, of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer development and training to support your growth, including progression into Authorised Person responsibilities and specialist compliance disciplines.

Previous experience within custodial, secure or highly regulated environments would be beneficial but is not essential.

Security Clearance

This position is subject to Prison Security Clearance and standard DBS checks due to the nature of the sites you will be working on.

Successful candidates will be supported throughout the vetting process. Employment will be conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of clearance.

Why Join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, demonstrating our commitment to supporting our people and helping them develop successful and rewarding careers.

Whether you are starting your career, returning to work, or bringing valuable industry experience, there is a place for you here. Our benefits and development opportunities are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression and recognised skills payments.
• Career development pathways into Facilities Team Leader, Supervisor and Site Management positions.
• Fully funded technical, compliance and leadership training programmes.
• At least 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Flexible benefits package including Cycle2Work, insurance options and gym membership discounts.
• Exclusive discounts from leading retailers and service providers.
• Two paid Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and community initiatives.
• Family-friendly policies supporting parents and carers.
• Access to Amey Affinity Networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities.
• Free parking and site facilities where available.
• Company van and fuel card provided (arranged at base site).

About Amey

Amey is a leading infrastructure and engineering solutions company. We create and maintain the infrastructure that communities rely on, helping to deliver sustainable, resilient and efficient services across the UK.

Working across sectors including Justice, Defence, Transport and Local Government, we combine innovation, expertise and operational excellence to create lasting positive impact for our customers and communities.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Amey, everyone belongs.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements of the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk and we will be happy to support you.

Apply Today

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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