Building Engineer

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site General Building Engineer at HMP Morton Hall.

The role offers a salary of between £28,792 - £31,792 dependant on experience, plus an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary for weekend working.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, including working one weekend in three on a rota basis.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community supporting His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. At Amey, we use our facilities management expertise to help provide safe, clean and efficient prisons, keeping 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

As a General Building Engineer, you will play an important part in delivering safe, compliant and timely planned and reactive maintenance. Your work will help maintain a secure environment for everyone who lives and works at HMP Morton Hall.

What you will do

• Deliver planned and reactive building maintenance safely, efficiently and in line with all relevant compliance requirements.
• Help maintain essential fire safety systems, including fire doors, extinguishers, hydrants, hoses, smoke vents and alarm call points.
• Complete scheduled testing of emergency lighting, residual current devices and misting units, accurately recording the results.
• Carry out flushing and water-temperature testing in accordance with water risk assessments.
• Maintain security systems, including CCTV and alarms, alongside other general and semi-skilled maintenance activities.
• Manage remedial work through the computer-aided facilities management system and help ensure critical parts are available for statutory maintenance.

What you will bring

• Practical maintenance experience across areas such as fire safety systems, fire doors, extinguishers and alarm call points.
• Experience of emergency-lighting and residual current device testing.
• An understanding of water-temperature testing and associated compliance requirements.
• Good IT skills, with the ability to update maintenance records and use facilities management systems.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The flexibility to participate in the one-in-three weekend rota.

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, as we may be able to offer development or training to support your growth. This inclusive development wording is included in the approved template for roles where candidates may not meet every listed requirement.

Security clearance

Prison security clearance will be required because this role is based within a secure prison environment. Amey will support you through the required clearance process.

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 are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth – Shine in your career with progression opportunities into skilled roles such as Electrician, Carpenter/Joiner or Plumber.
• Training Opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, the Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to the community – Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family-friendly policies for new parents and those who provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks, which connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

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 amey.co.uk/careers.

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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 at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

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