Electrician

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Electrician to join our Ministry of Justice account in HMP Leicester, LE2 7AJ
. This role is based on‑site.

Title:

Electrician
Requisition

At Amey, we support our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), by providing safe, clean and efficient prisons across 60 secure premises in England and Wales. The Electrician will ensure planned and reactive maintenance work is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place). Weekend work may be required on a rota basis, with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary.

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Diagnosing and replacing failed domestic electrical components.
• Responding to breakdowns ensuring all works are carried out under the appropriate Safe System of Work and in a timely manner.
• Actively fault‑finding/problem solving on domestic electrical systems across the prison.
• Undertaking electrical installation activities in accordance with the design provided and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Testing and inspecting electrical installations in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations.
• Monitoring and ordering critical spares for all electrical services.
• Other tasks as required by the site.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

What makes this role unique is that you will test and inspect electrical installations across prison facilities in accordance with the 18th IEE wiring regulations. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

• Appropriate technical qualification, e.g. City & Guilds 2365 parts 1‑3, BTEC, NVQ level 3 or above.
• BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations, specifically 18th Edition*.
• Experience of electrical maintenance activities, general distribution and installation and testing.
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Capable of working at heights.
• Ability to work alone and use initiative.

Ideally you will be qualified in 18th Edition (however if you currently only have 17th Edition, we will sponsor you to upgrade to the 18th Edition; terms and conditions apply) with experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial environment.

Desirable: IT skills and experience in fire alarm systems and CCTV systems. These can be developed with our support.

• Exceptional career development and progression plan.
• Generous pension scheme; we contribute.
• Minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle‑to‑work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Access to Amey online voucher portal – discounts from leading retailers, healthcare, free GP service and dental vouchers.
• Social value: 2 Community Involvement Days each year and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

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Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. If you have a disability, we will offer an interview if you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at  to discuss access needs or reasonable adjustments.

We are excited to hear from you!
Apply today to join our team and make a difference.