Electrician

What is the purpose of this role?

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, Her 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 and at HMP Featherstone - New Road, Featherstone, Wolverhampton WV10 7PU we’re currently looking for Electricians to join our team.

The role will involve planned and preventative electrical maintenance (in line with statutory and mandatory requirements) as well as remedial and reactive work throughout the prison.

The core working hours are 39 per week but as an inclusive employer, we can consider flexible working. There will be a need to work some weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary). On Call rota in place too.

What will this role involve?
The role will involve planned and preventative electrical maintenance (in line with statutory and mandatory requirements) as well as remedial and reactive work throughout the prison.

• Carrying out PPM activities and remedial works.
• Diagnosing and replacing failed domestic electrical components.
• Responding to breakdowns ensuring all works are carried out under the appropriate Safe System of Work and in a timely manner.
• Actively fault finding / problem solving on domestic electrical systems across the prison.
• Undertaking electrical installation activities in accordance with the design provided and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Testing and inspecting electrical installations in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations.
• Monitoring and ordering critical spares for all electrical services.
• Updating and completing all works within the IT reporting system in a descriptive manner.
• Identifying (with support) failing assets and chargeable elements of works.

What are we looking for?
Within Amey, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our number one priority and whilst working in a secure environment may not appeal to everyone, you can be assured full training and support will be provided. Our vision for 2021 is zero lost time injuries and we work together to create an environment where employees are motivated, engaged, healthy and supported.

• Experience of electrical maintenance activities, general distribution and installation and testing.
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at work Regulations.
• Ability to use protective clothing and equipment, including RPE, Arc Flash, Electrical.
• An awareness of Safe Systems of Work.
• Capable of working at heights.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

What Qualifications do I need?

• Appropriate technical qualification eg City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3, BTEC, NVQ level 3 or above with relevant experience.
• BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, specifically 18th Edition*.
• Prison Security Clearance (Amey will support you through this process).

• If you currently only have 17th Edition, we will sponsor you to upgrade to the 18th Edition (terms and conditions apply).

What makes this role unique?

This is a great opportunity to be a part of our successful and growing business and due to the nature of our contract, we can offer a permanent role with ongoing job security during what are unprecedented and uncertain times.

Why Amey?

We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 14,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on.

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Business Award

Are you under 23 years old? Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be the next rising star within Amey?

Go the extra mile; gain new skills, push yourself physically, help others and explore new places. Gain friendships, experiences and memories that will last a lifetime - and have lots of fun too! The award is run over an 18-month period and there are five modules and an awards presentation included. Visit amey.co.uk/dofe for more information.

Job Reference: AM23352