Building Engineer

Job Title

Building Engineer

9504

HMP Berwyn, Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, North Wales, LL13 9QE

Full‑time (Permanent)

39 hours per week (Mon‑Thu 7:30‑16:30, Fri 7:30‑15:30, one in three weekends)

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Engineer to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account. The role is based on site at HMP Berwyn and will support His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) in maintaining safer, cleaner, and more efficient prisons.

• Ensure availability of critical parts for statutory tasks and manage remedial tasks in the CAFM system.
• Perform general and semi‑skilled maintenance activities, including security systems such as CCTV and alarms.
• Conduct monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, fire hydrants, and hoses.
• Complete quarterly RCD testing and inspect misting units.
• Maintain fire doors and perform flushing and tap‑temperature tests as per water‑risk assessments.
• Undertake monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
• Check and test smoke vents as required.
• Carry out any other duties as required.

• Experience in fire & door maintenance, extinguisher maintenance, and alarm core points.
• Experience with emergency lighting, RCD, and water‑temperature testing.
• IT skills for data entry and reporting.
• Desirable: experience working within a custodial environment and basic health and safety knowledge.

• Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Training opportunities including fully funded leadership programmes.
• At least 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy further days.
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits such as insurance, Cycle2
  
  Work scheme, and gym membership discounts.
• Exclusive discounts through the online portal.
• Social impact days for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents and carers.
• Access to affinity networks for diverse communities.

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. As a disability‑confident leader, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements.

Please contact our recruitment team at  to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require during the recruitment process.

*** We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***