On-Site Electrician

HMP Wakefield, WF2 9AG

£30,866 - £36,135 + 15% weekend allowance
39 hours per week

Join Amey’s on-site FM team at HMP Wakefield — a stable, long-term role where your work directly keeps the prison safe, secure and running smoothly.

As an Electrician, you’ll be responsible for:

• Planned and preventative maintenance
• Fault finding and repairs on electrical systems
• Minor works and like-for-like replacements
• Testing and inspections to BS7671
• Ensuring all work is safe, compliant and completed to standard
• Supporting AP/RP and occasional escorting duties

This is a hands‑on role with a mix of routine and reactive work in a secure environment.

• Level 2 Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition (or 17th with support to upgrade)
• Experience in maintenance / fault finding
• Good understanding of H&S and safe systems of work
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• Basic IT skills
• Fire alarm / CCTV knowledge

• Long‑term, stable site‑based role
• Structured shift pattern with weekend allowance
• Real career progression (Team Leader / Site Manager)
• Full training and upskilling support
• Free parking, gym and catering facilities
• Supportive, team‑focused environment

• Prison Security clearance, Counter Terrorism Check and Standard DBS required – fully supported by Amey
• Inclusive employer – applications welcome from all backgrounds

If you’re a qualified electrician looking for a secure, long‑term role with real progression — apply today.

We may close this role early due to high interest.