Electrician; FM

Overview

Title: Electrician (FM) 1

Requisition : 9844

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site Electrician in HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UG
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The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 15:30. 1 in 3 weekends with 15% uplift shift allowance.

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. The Electrician 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.

Previous experience with planned preventative maintenance is preferred but not essential. While a Level 3 qualification is preferred, we are open to interviewing candidates with a Level 2 qualification.

• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are met across the contract
• Testing and inspecting electrical installations in line with current IEE wiring regulations
• Responding promptly to breakdowns, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently
• Performing planned and preventative electrical maintenance and diagnosing/replacing failed domestic electrical components
• Actively fault finding and problem solving on domestic electrical systems
• Undertaking electrical installation activities according to provided designs and IET Wiring Regulations
• Monitoring and ordering critical spares for all electrical services, and oversee the BMS System
• Supporting zero carbon initiatives, contributing to sustainability goals, and handling additional tasks as directed by your line manager

• City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation works or equivalent
• BS7671 18th Edition, however, we will consider 17th Edition with upskilling to 18th Edition
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Good working knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance operations
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
• Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines
• Able to work at heights, to work independently and use initiative
• Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems (Desirable)
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations
• Basic IT skills

• Remuneration - Competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews
• Career Growth:
  Opportunities to roles like Engineering Team Leader or Facilities Manager
• Training Opportunities:
  Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs
• Holidays - At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional days
• Pension - Generous pension scheme
• Flexible benefits – Insurance benefits, Cycle2
  
  Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership
• Exclusive Discounts - Online portal with discounts from leading retailers and services
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising
• Family friendly policies for new parents or carers
• Affinity Networks for 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. Our teams across the UK and internationally do important work shaping environments that impact generations to come.

At Amey we evolve how we work to reflect the needs and backgrounds of our employees. 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 to discuss 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.

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