On-Site Electrician – HMP Leicester (Permanent)

About the role

We are looking for a permanent On‑Site Electrician to join Amey’s facilities‑management team supporting HMP Leicester. The role involves delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the prison, ensuring safety and compliance in a 24/7 environment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative electrical maintenance, including associated administrative tasks.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on electrical systems throughout the prison.
• Perform like‑for‑like replacements and minor electrical works, completing inspections and tests in line with BS 7671.
• Maintain safe, compliant and functional electrical systems to support a secure environment for staff and residents.
• Assist the Responsible Person and Authorised Person as required.
• Implement Health & Safety standards, risk assessments and safe systems of work across relevant activities.
• Provide escort duties and other ad‑hoc tasks as needed.

Required profile

• City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification (or equivalent).
• BS 7671 18th Edition (or 17th Edition with upskilling to 18th).
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and planned maintenance operations.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, at heights and independently.
• Understanding of fire‑alarm and CCTV systems (desirable).
• Knowledge of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Basic IT skills.
• Willingness to obtain Prison Security Clearance (supported by Amey).

Required skills

• City & Guilds 2367
• City & Guilds 2357
• BS 7671 18th Edition
• Fire‑alarm system knowledge
• CCTV system knowledge
• Electrical Systems expertise
• Electricity at Work Regulations familiarity
• Basic IT proficiency

What we offer

• Permanent contract – 39 hours per week.
• Salary £30,866 – £36,135 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Additional weekend allowance of 15 % of basic salary (1 in 3 weekends on a rota).
• Support for Prison Security Clearance.
• Long‑term stable contracts and career development opportunities.
• Platinum Investors in People status, reflecting a strong commitment to employee development.