Electrician – HMP Durham Durham, DH1 3HU £30,866 – £36,135 15% shift allowance call-out pay 39 hours per week Hours: Mon–Thurs: 07:30 – 16:00 Fri: 07:30 – 15:30 1 in 3 weekends (08:00 – 16:00, 15% uplift) Call-out rota (paid separately) The Role We’re looking for a qualified Electrician to join the facilities team at HMP Durham—a secure site where your work genuinely matters. You’ll be responsible for: Planned and reactive electrical maintenance Fault finding and repairs across the site Small works and like-for-like replacements Testing and inspection to BS7671 standards Keeping systems safe, compliant and operational What You’ll Need Relevant Level 2 Electrical qualification 18th Edition (or 17th with willingness to upgrade) Experience in maintenance or facilities Strong understanding of health & safety Able to work independently and problem solve (Fire alarms / CCTV experience a bonus) Why Work at HMP Durham? Stable, long-term contract – no travelling between sites Good earning potential with shift allowance and overtime Varied work on a large, live site Supportive, experienced team on site Great facilities – parking, gym access and on-site café Ideal if you’re looking for job security, a steady routine, and a team-based environment. What You Get Salary £30,866 – £36,135 15% shift allowance 24 days holiday bank holidays (option to buy more) Generous pension Career progression opportunities Training & upskilling (including 18th Edition) Retail discounts, Cycle2Work & gym options 2 paid volunteering days per year Prison Security clearance and Standard DBS required (we’ll support you). 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 – great opportunity on a secure, long-term contract. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .