On-Site Electrician
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,866 to £36,135 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Amey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 11276 |
Summary
Electrician
HMP Wakefield, WF2 9AG
£30,866 - £36,135 + 15% weekend allowance
39 hours per week
Shift pattern:
Mon–Thurs: 07:30 – 16:30
Friday: 07:30 – 16:00
Weekends: 07:45 – 15:45 (1 in 4 rota + 15% allowance)
The role
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.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
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
Desirable:
Fire alarm / CCTV knowledge
Why apply?
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
Additional info
Prison Security clearance , Counter Terrorism Check and Standard DBS required – fully supported by Amey
Inclusive employer – applications welcome from all backgrounds
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 now
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.
HMP Wakefield, WF2 9AG
£30,866 - £36,135 + 15% weekend allowance
39 hours per week
Shift pattern:
Mon–Thurs: 07:30 – 16:30
Friday: 07:30 – 16:00
Weekends: 07:45 – 15:45 (1 in 4 rota + 15% allowance)
The role
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.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
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
Desirable:
Fire alarm / CCTV knowledge
Why apply?
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
Additional info
Prison Security clearance , Counter Terrorism Check and Standard DBS required – fully supported by Amey
Inclusive employer – applications welcome from all backgrounds
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 now
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.
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