Posted Date
3/05/2024
Description
Your New Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a 12-month fixed term General Building Engineer to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account in HMP Haverigg, North Lane, Haverigg, Millom, LA18 4NA, this role is based on-site. You will need your own means of transport as the location of the site is very remote and more than an hour from Lancaster.
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.
General Building Engineer plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 17:00; Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.
You will be responsible for:
Raise, update and close remedial tasks within the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system.
Ensure all critical parts are available for statutory tasks.
Carry out general and semi-skilled maintenance activities.
Undertake general tasks associated with security systems such as CCTV and alarm systems.
Carry out monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, with regular checks on fire hydrants and fire hoses.
Complete RCD testing on a quarterly basis.
Carry out checks on Misting Units.
Undertake fire door maintenance activities.
Conduct flushing and tap temperature tests as required by the water risk assessment.
Undertake monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
Check and test smoke vents as required.
Any other duties commensurate with the role.
What makes this role unique is you will work alongside the engineers in all maintenance across the site as well as working independently. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
We want to hear from you if you have:
Experience in Fire Door Maintenance
Experience in Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
Experience in Fire Alarm Core Points
Experience in Emergency Lighting
Experience in RCD
Experience Water Temperature Testing
IT skills
Ideally you will be qualified in multiple areas of maintenance as outlined above with experience in general building maintenance.
In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have experience of working within a custodial environment with basic Health and Safety knowledge and exposure to building and system compliance, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.
What we offer you
When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among 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 days 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
On site - free parking, cafe, use of gym just outside prison for reduced rate
We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.
We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.
Who is Amey?
We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.
To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering 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 that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!