General Building Maintenance Engineer

HMP Lancaster Farms, Lancaster (LA1 3QZ)
Permanent | 39 hours per week

Salary: £28,792, rising to £31,792 through skill‑based increments (across 6 focus areas) + 15% weekend allowance (1 in 3 weekends, rota based)

Work at HMP Lancaster Farms on a stable MoJ contract with a supportive site team, free parking and an on‑site gym.

We’re recruiting a General Building Engineer to join our facilities team at HMP Lancaster Farms, delivering essential building compliance and maintenance work in a secure, well‑organised environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Fire door, fire extinguisher and fire alarm checks
• Emergency lighting, RCD and water temperature testing
• Monthly and annual compliance checks
• Logging and closing work via the CAFM system
• Supporting site safety and security systems (CCTV and alarms)

What we’re looking for

• Experience in building compliance and statutory testing
• Fire safety maintenance experience
• RCD and water temperature testing
• Basic IT skills

If you have most but not all of the above, please still apply – training and development can be provided.

Prison security clearance and Standard DBS required – Amey will support you through the process.

Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00
• Friday–Sunday: 08:00–16:00
• 1 in 3 weekends (paid at 15% allowance)

What you’ll get

• Long‑term, stable role on a Ministry of Justice contract
• Progression opportunities and funded training
• At least 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible benefits and online retail discounts
• Free on‑site parking, gym and catering facilities

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

Apply today – this vacancy may close early.