On Site Electrician (Permanent)
Location: HMP Manchester, 1 Southall Street, Manchester M60 9AH
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a 1 in 4 weekend rota and participation in an on-call rota; Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 17:00; Friday to Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
Salary: £30,866 - £36,135 plus 15% shift allowance for weekend rota participation
Join our vibrant, inclusive community within Amey Justice Facilities Management, delivering critical maintenance services across the Ministry of Justice estate. Working within a secure prison environment, you'll play a vital role in ensuring essential electrical systems remain safe, compliant and operational, helping to create a secure and well-maintained environment for staff and residents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly experienced team providing mission-critical services that have a direct impact on the day-to-day operation of a secure establishment. The vacancy is a replacement position within an established and supportive team.
What you will do:
- Deliver planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance is consistently achieved.
- Diagnose faults, repair equipment and carry out electrical minor works to maintain operational resilience across the prison estate.
- Complete electrical testing, inspections and certification in accordance with BS7671 regulations.
- Ensure all electrical systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational, supporting a secure environment for staff and residents.
- Work collaboratively with Facilities Managers, Authorised Persons and wider engineering teams to maintain critical infrastructure.
- Follow all Health & Safety, security and tool control procedures within a secure custodial environment.
What you will bring:
- A proactive and safety-focused approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Good working knowledge of planned preventative maintenance and fault-finding on electrical systems.
- Typical Level 2 Electrical qualification ( Essential).
- BS7671 18th Edition qualification, or 17th Edition with a willingness to upskill ( Essential).
- Experience working independently, managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems ( Desirable).
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
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 and career progression.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to work within a secure prison environment and must be able to obtain and maintain the relevant security clearance. Successful candidates will be subject to vetting and pre-employment screening requirements before commencing employment which include Standard DBS, Enhanced level 2 prison clearance and Counter Terrorism Check.
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 which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary with the opportunity for annual review.
- Career development opportunities with potential progression into Facilities Team Leader, Facilities Manager or wider engineering leadership positions.
- Outstanding training and development, including funded professional development and leadership programmes.
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Flexible benefits package, including insurance options, Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym memberships.
- Exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts through our employee benefits platform.
- Two Social Impact Days annually for volunteering and community activities.
- Family-friendly policies and support networks across the business.
- Access to our employee-led Affinity Networks that connect, support and inspire colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
About Amey
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
To find out more visit our careers website.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process.
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We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.
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