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On-site in Stockton on Tees·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 29 Oct)
Our summary
- Salary
- £28,792 a year
About £2,020 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Stockton on Tees
- Contract
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Apply by Thursday 12 November
- Holiday
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Commute
- Cycle to work scheme






Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Practical experience of general building maintenance and compliance activities.
- Experience of fire door and fire extinguisher maintenance.
- Experience of emergency lighting, residual current device testing and water temperature testing.
- Familiarity with fire alarm systems and their core points.
- Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.
- A proactive, safety-focused and collaborative approach to work.
Pay & benefits
Visa & relocation
Prison Security Clearance, including a Counter Terrorism Check and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with Child Barring, will be required. Amey will support you through the clearance process.
The role
Location: HMP Kirklevington Grange, Yarm, Cleveland TS15 9PA
Salary: £28,792 to £31,792
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:30, and Friday, 08:00 to 15:30
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Engineer at HMP Kirklevington Grange.
What you'll do
- Maintain essential building, fire safety and security systems to support a safe and compliant prison environment.
- Complete planned checks and testing of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire hoses, smoke vents and emergency lighting.
- Carry out fire door maintenance and checks on misting units.
- Complete residual current device testing and water temperature checks in accordance with site requirements.
- Undertake general tasks associated with CCTV and alarm systems.
- Raise, update and close remedial work through the Computer Aided Facilities Management system, maintaining clear and accurate records.
Essential
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. We may be able to offer development or training to support your growth.
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 and enabling them to shine.
Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or bringing established 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 the benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
- Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive annual salary, with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions.
- Career growth: Develop your career through progression opportunities, including potential pathways into facilities team leadership.
- Training opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your development.
- Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase additional days.
- Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey.
- Flexible benefits: Customise your benefits with options including insurance benefits, the Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive discounts: Access an online portal with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
- Community impact: Receive two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
- Family-friendly policies: Access support if you are a new parent or provide care for a dependant.
- Affinity Networks: Join networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities across Amey.
- On-Site: free parking, use of gym, catering facilities.
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.
Apply today
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
Hiring process
Application
Psychometric testing
Not every role
Used where the role requires it.
Competency-based interview
The Resourcing team briefs you beforehand.
Assessment centre
Not every role
Used where the role requires it.
- No fixed timeframe for the selection process.
- Feedback is available to every candidate who attends an interview.
- Interview travel expenses are not reimbursed.
About Amey
- Industry
- Infrastructure Engineering
- Headquarters
- Birmingham, UK
In their own words
About the company & team
Join our vibrant and inclusive Ministry of Justice Facilities Management team, delivering critical services that help prisons operate safely, efficiently and reliably.
At Amey, we support His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service by providing safe, clean and efficient prison environments. Using our facilities management expertise, we help keep secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.
As a General Building Engineer, you will help maintain essential building, fire safety, security and compliance systems. Your work will contribute directly to a safe and well-maintained environment for everyone who lives and works at the establishment.
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical assets and systems.
Additional information
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 race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are 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 you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
Location
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