We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Mobile Approved Electrician in the HMP Wymott, Ulnes Walton, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire, PR26 8LW.
The role will involve travel across the region visiting approximately 6 sites. A van will be provided.
Base salary is between £36,777 - £41,705 dependant on experience.
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00. Weekend work on a rota basis (1 in 4) is required; we pay a 15% shift allowance. There is also part of an on‑call rota.
Responsibilities
* Carry out the role of Mobile electrician and assist on‑site teams in completing daily, PPM weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance tasks to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance, incorporating reactive works.
* Act as Responsible Person managing, controlling and supervising all electrical systems and works for your sites.
* Act as Authorised Person in accordance with Amey Electrical Safety Procedure for defined works, carrying out isolations and issuing permits to work where required.
* Review Electrical Installation certification including EICR, Electrical Installation certificates and Minor works certificates issued for your sites.
* Produce standard operating procedures, written instructions, risk assessments, method statements and toolbox talks for work on your sites.
* Assess competence of directly employed and supply‑chain operatives before work is issued.
* Review contractors' risk assessments and method statements for work on your sites.
* Provide electrical technical support and advice to Amey site team.
* Create and review site risk registers, notify management of any defects and contribute to risk meetings as required.
* Liaise closely with Authorising Engineers and take ownership of personal training plan, familiarisation and knowledge across all sites.
* Maintain accurate records within personal AP logbook for site attendance and activities undertaken.
* Follow Amey/MOJ/HMPPS security protocols including tool management.
* Assist escorting duties as required.
* Any other duties commensurate with the role.
Qualifications
* City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Electrical Installation works or equivalent.
* City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing or equivalent.
* BS7671 18th Edition (17th Edition considered with upskilling to 18th).
* Qualify for Amey Electrical AP responsibilities.
* AM2 Practical.
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent and/or ECS Gold Card Approved Electrician.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Good working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
* Strong communication skills.
* Role‑specific training as identified by People Manager.
* Basic IT skills.
* Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills.
* At least five years’ experience working as an electrician.
* Two years’ experience working in a role as a test and inspection electrician or equivalent.
* Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems.
* Good working knowledge of planned and preventive maintenance operations.
* Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines.
* Able to work at heights.
* Able to work independently and use initiative.
* Understanding of fire alarm and CCTV systems (desirable).
* Prison Security Clearance – Enhanced DBS with Child Barring (required).
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
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