Maintenance Electrician / Site Electrician (Static Site – No Travel)

• Location: HMYOI Swinfen Hall, Lichfield (WS14 9QT)
• Salary: between £30,866 – £36,135 dependant one experience basic + 15% weekend allowance (1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis)
• Hours: 39 per week | Mon–Fri, between 8am–5pm | Early Friday finish
• Contract: Permanent | Long‑term, secure MoJ contract

Why apply?

• Stable, long‑term work on a government contract
• No travelling between sites – based at Swinfen Hall
• 15% allowance for 1 in 3 weekend rota
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
• All tools and materials provided.
• Generous pension with Amey contributions
• Funded training & development (including leadership pathways)
• Career progression to Team Leader or Facilities Manager
• Discounts, Cycle2Work, gym savings & wellbeing support
• Family‑friendly and flexible policies
• Support through prison security clearance

If you’re looking for stability, consistent hours, and a role that genuinely makes a difference, this is a rare opportunity to work on a single, secure site with no travelling, strong support, and clear development routes.

You’ll join Amey’s Ministry of Justice contract, helping keep a safe, compliant and well‑run environment for staff and residents. This is a structured, well‑managed environment — you’ll work as part of a stable on-site team, with full support and clear procedures in place from long-standing leadership.

What you’ll be doing

• Planned and reactive electrical maintenance on site
• Fault finding and repairs across lighting, power and fixed wiring
• Minor works and like‑for‑like replacements, tested and certified to BS7671
• Recording work on simple systems (basic IT only)
• Working safely and compliantly in a controlled environment

What we’re looking for

• Typical Level 2 Electrical qualification (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition (or 17th with upskilling provided)
• Good understanding of Health & Safety
• Experience in maintenance, FM, commercial or industrial environments
• Desirable (not essential): Fire alarm or CCTV knowledge and experience in secure or regulated sites

If you meet most of the criteria but not all, still apply — training and upskilling is available.

About Amey

Amey partners with HMPPS to keep over 60 prisons across England and Wales safe, compliant and operational. We’re Investors in People – Platinum, reflecting our commitment to developing and supporting our people.

Application Guidance & Diversity

At Amey, we value diversity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or additional support needed throughout the recruitment process. Please contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk if you require support.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid missing out***

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