Mobile Approved Electrician
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | North West England, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Amey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9800 |
Summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Mobile Approved Electrician in the HMP Risley, Warrington Road, Risley, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6BP
The role will involve travel across the region visiting various sites covering approximately 6 Establishments, a van will be provided.
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00. There will be a requirement for weekend work on a rota basis (1 in 4) for which we pay 15% shift allowance, and also part of an on call rota.
Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons that make a real positive impact across the UK.
At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.
What you will do:
You will carry out the role of Mobile electrician and assist on-site teams in completing a range of daily, PPM weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance tasks to ensure the site achieves and maintains statutory and mandatory compliance, incorporating reactive works on your sites
You will carry out the role of Responsible Person managing, controlling and supervising all electrical systems and works for your sites
You will carry out the role of Authorised Person in accordance with Amey Electrical Safety Procedure for defined works and carry out the isolations and issue permits to work where required on your sites.
Review Electrical Installation certification including EICR,s, Electrical Installation certificates and Minor works certificates etc issued for your sites.
Produce Standard operating procedures, written instructions, risk assessments, method statements and tool box talks etc for work on your sites
Assess the competence of direct employed and supply chain operatives before work is issued on your sites
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 on equipment or systems and contribute to risk meetings as required.
Liaise closely with Authorising Engineers and take ownership of personal training plan, familiarisation and knowledge across all your sites. Maintain accurate records within personal AP log book for site attendance and activities undertaken.
Follow Amey/MOJ/HMPPS Security protocols including tool management.
Any other duties commensurate with the role.
Assist escorting duties as required.
What you will bring:
City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Electrical Installation works or equivalent
City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing or equivalent
BS7671 18th Edition, however, we will consider 17th Edition with upskilling to 18th Edition
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 License
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, which will help you make an immediate impact. (Desirable)
Able to work independently and use initiative
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.
Prison Security Clearance Enhanced DBS with Child Barring will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
The role will involve travel across the region visiting various sites covering approximately 6 Establishments, a van will be provided.
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00. There will be a requirement for weekend work on a rota basis (1 in 4) for which we pay 15% shift allowance, and also part of an on call rota.
Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons that make a real positive impact across the UK.
At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.
What you will do:
You will carry out the role of Mobile electrician and assist on-site teams in completing a range of daily, PPM weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance tasks to ensure the site achieves and maintains statutory and mandatory compliance, incorporating reactive works on your sites
You will carry out the role of Responsible Person managing, controlling and supervising all electrical systems and works for your sites
You will carry out the role of Authorised Person in accordance with Amey Electrical Safety Procedure for defined works and carry out the isolations and issue permits to work where required on your sites.
Review Electrical Installation certification including EICR,s, Electrical Installation certificates and Minor works certificates etc issued for your sites.
Produce Standard operating procedures, written instructions, risk assessments, method statements and tool box talks etc for work on your sites
Assess the competence of direct employed and supply chain operatives before work is issued on your sites
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 on equipment or systems and contribute to risk meetings as required.
Liaise closely with Authorising Engineers and take ownership of personal training plan, familiarisation and knowledge across all your sites. Maintain accurate records within personal AP log book for site attendance and activities undertaken.
Follow Amey/MOJ/HMPPS Security protocols including tool management.
Any other duties commensurate with the role.
Assist escorting duties as required.
What you will bring:
City & Guilds 2367 or 2357 Electrical Installation works or equivalent
City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing or equivalent
BS7671 18th Edition, however, we will consider 17th Edition with upskilling to 18th Edition
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 License
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, which will help you make an immediate impact. (Desirable)
Able to work independently and use initiative
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.
Prison Security Clearance Enhanced DBS with Child Barring will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
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