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On-Site Electrician

On-site in Durham·Full-time·Added 21 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Amey

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Apply by Tuesday 20 October

    The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Durham

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays

    Paid annual leave, per the ad.

  • Cycle to work scheme

    Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Relevant Level 2 Electrical qualification
  • 18th Edition (or 17th with willingness to upgrade)
  • Experience in maintenance or facilities
  • Strong understanding of health & safety
  • Able to work independently and problem solve

Nice to have

(Fire alarms / CCTV experience a bonus)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary £30,866 - £36,135 + 15% shift allowance
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
  • Generous pension
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Training & upskilling (including 18th Edition)
  • Retail discounts, Cycle2Work & gym options
  • 2 paid volunteering days per year

Visa & relocation

Prison Security clearance and Standard DBS required (we'll support you).

The role

What you'll do

We're looking for a qualified Electrician to join the facilities team at HMP Durham-a secure site where your work genuinely matters.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Planned and reactive electrical maintenance
  • Fault finding and repairs across the site
  • Small works and like-for-like replacements
  • Testing and inspection to BS7671 standards
  • Keeping systems safe, compliant and operational

How you'll work

  • Mon-Thurs: 07:30 - 16:00
  • Fri: 07:30 - 15:30
  • 1 in 3 weekends (08:00 - 16:00, 15% uplift)
  • Call-out rota (paid separately)

Electrician - HMP Durham

Durham, DH1 3HU

£30,866 - £36,135 + 15% shift allowance + call-out pay

39 hours per week

Why Work at HMP Durham?

  • Stable, long-term contract - no travelling between sites
  • Good earning potential with shift allowance and overtime
  • Varied work on a large, live site
  • Supportive, experienced team on site
  • Great facilities - parking, gym access and on-site café

Ideal if you're looking for job security, a steady routine, and a team-based environment.

About Amey

Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

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 our website amey.co.uk/careers

Hiring process

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  1. Application

  2. Psychometric testing

    Not every role

    Used where the role requires it.

  3. Competency-based interview

    The Resourcing team briefs you beforehand.

  4. 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
Website
amey.co.uk
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