Jobs in Telford, United Kingdom

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Mobile Electrician in the East Midlands. The role will involve travel across the region visiting:

• HMP Gartree
• HMP Nottingham
• HMYOI Onley
• HMP Ranby
• HMP Sudbury
• HMP Whatton

You will have access to a company van and fuel card - giving you everything you need to travel between sites without the hassle.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, 08.00 – 17.00 with an hour earlier finish every Friday. There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary), and part of an on‑call rota.

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. As part of our mobile engineering team, you’ll be making a meaningful impact every day, working in environments where your expertise directly supports critical services. You’ll tackle technical challenges, deliver mission‑critical services, and work alongside a team of expert engineers.

• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and annual PPM and reactive maintenance tasks to ensure all statutory and mandatory compliance is met across the prisons in your region.
• Act as theResponsible Person for electrical systems across your sites, supervising, controlling, and managing electrical works to maintain safe and compliant operations.
• Undertake the role ofAuthorised Person (AP) and manage electrical isolations and permit‑to‑work processes in line with Amey’s Electrical Safety Procedures.
• Produce technical documentation including SOPs, risk assessments, method statements, and toolbox talks.
• Assess competence of directly employed operatives and supply chain partners before work is issued.
• Review contractor RAMS and provide technical electrical support to site teams.
• Maintain site risk registers, identify and elevate defects, and contribute to risk meetings.
• Liaise with Authorising Engineers, maintain your AP logbook and proactively manage your personal training and development plan.
• Follow all Amey/MOJ/HMPPS security protocols, including strict tool management.
• Carry out additional duties such as escorting where required.

• City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 (or equivalent)
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
• BS7671 (18th Edition) – 17th Edition considered with upskilling
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations and/or ECS Gold Card Approved Electrician
• AM2
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience in commercial or industrial environments with similar roles, including test & inspection
• Knowledge of PPM processes
• Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems would be desirable

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all 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 will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

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.

• 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 advancement opportunities to roles like Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager.
• Training Opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and 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, 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 community – Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies – for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within 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 truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

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.

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