General Building Maintenance Engineer

Amey Lg Ltd; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider seeks a General Building Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role. Based in HMP/YOI Styal, the position involves maintaining fire safety systems and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should have experience in fire safety maintenance. Competitive salary, comprehensive training, and benefits including 24+ days of holiday and a pension scheme are offered, alongside opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career Growth opportunities

Comprehensive training

24+ days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Social Impact Days

Family friendly policies

On site parking and gym access

Qualifications

• Experience in various fire safety maintenance tasks.
• Exposure to building and system compliance requirements.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general tasks associated with security systems.
• Carry out checks and tests on fire extinguisher equipment.
• Conduct flushing and tap temperature tests as required.

Skills

Fire Door Maintenance

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

Fire Alarm Core Points

Emergency Lighting

RCD

Water Temperature Testing

Building and System Compliance

Job description

Overview

Title: General Building Maintenance Engineer

Requisition ID: 5983

We are excited to offer a permanent General Building Engineer role in HMP/YOI Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4HR.

The standard hours of work are 39 per week, Saturday to Thursday 07:45 - 16:30; Friday 07:45 - 15:30, with a requirement to work 1 in 4 weekends on a rota basis (additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account, delivering facilities management services for prisons, making a real positive impact across the UK.

At Amey, we support our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), by providing safe, clean and efficient prisons. Our facilities management expertise helps keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Carry out checks on Misting Units
• 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 you will bring

• 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
• Experience in/exposure to building and system compliance

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 you.

Prison Security Clearance, including Enhanced DBS with Child Barring, will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

Our benefits

• Remuneration - Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews to reward contributions.
• Career Growth - Opportunities to advance to roles such as Facilities Team Leader.
• Training Opportunities - Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs.
• Holidays - At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy extra days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Flexible benefits - Options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work, and discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access to discounts from leading retailers and services.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days per year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family friendly policies - For new parents or carers.
• Affinity Networks - Access to networks supporting diverse communities within Amey.
• On site - Free parking, gym access, and catering facilities.

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs or reasonable adjustments 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***