Mobile Building Engineer - Leeds
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,792.00 to £33,381.60 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 15% uplift allowance for 1 in 4 weekend rota |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Amey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9661 |
Summary
Mobile Building Engineer
Location: HMP Leeds (covering West Yorkshire)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Between £31,792.00 - £33,381.60 base + £500 per additional skill (up to 6)
Hours: 39 hours per week, 08:00–17:00 (1 in 4 weekends on a rota + 15% allowance)
Additional: Company van, fuel card & call-out rota
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Build a secure mobile career where your skills make a real impact
At Amey, we don’t just maintain buildings — we help keep the justice system running safely and effectively. We’re currently recruiting a Mobile Building Engineer to support the Ministry of Justice across the West Yorkshire, with a primary base at HMP Leeds.
This is a varied, hands-on role with real purpose. You’ll travel across approximately six secure sites, delivering essential maintenance services that directly support safe, clean and compliant prison environments. If you’re looking for stability, responsibility and long-term progression — this role offers all three.
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About the role
As a Mobile Building Engineer, you’ll work across multiple MOJ sites as part of a professional, security-cleared facilities team. You’ll carry out a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, supporting critical systems and responding to site needs as required.
No two days are the same. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your workload, the backing of a long-term contract, and the tools you need to do the job properly — including a company van and fuel card.
Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering planned and reactive building maintenance across multiple sites
• Acting as an Authorised Person (AP) in one or more disciplines (training provided)
• Ensuring full compliance with Amey, MOJ and HMPPS procedures
• Following strict security and tool control protocols
• Supporting escorting duties where required
• Working as part of an on-call and weekend rota
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What you’ll bring
We’re looking for reliable, self-motivated engineers who take pride in their work and understand the importance of compliance within secure environments.
You’ll ideally have:
• A full UK driving licence (essential)
• A relevant NVQ or trade qualification within a building or maintenance discipline
• Experience working independently and using initiative
• Knowledge of building compliance and safety standards (training available)
• Experience in one or more of the following:
o Fire door maintenance
o Fire extinguishers & fire alarm core points
o Emergency lighting
o RCDs
o Water temperature testing
• IT literacy and basic health & safety knowledge
Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box. If you have transferable skills and the right attitude, we’ll support you with training and development — including progression into AP responsibilities and confined spaces.
Experience in a custodial or secure environment is desirable, but not essential.
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Security clearance
This role is subject to Prison Security Clearance and DBS checks. Amey will fully support you through the process.
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Why join Amey?
✅ Long-term security – Permanent roles on stable Ministry of Justice contracts
✅ Career progression – Opportunities to move into Facilities Team Leader or Site Management roles
✅ Training & development – Fully funded technical and leadership training
✅ Recognised employer – Investors in People Platinum accredited
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Your benefits
We support you both at work and at home with a flexible benefits package you can tailor to your life:
• At least 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Flexible benefits platform including insurance, Cycle2Work and gym discounts
• Exclusive retailer discounts through our benefits portal
• Two paid Social Impact Days each year
• Family-friendly policies for parents and carers
• Employee Affinity Networks promoting inclusion and support
• On-site facilities including free parking, gym and catering access where available
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About Amey
Amey is a leading infrastructure partner, working across justice, transport, defence and public services. We design, deliver and maintain the assets and systems that communities rely on every day — creating safe, resilient and high-value outcomes.
Learn more at amey.co.uk/careers
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Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey, everyone belongs. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support, please contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk.
________________________________________
Apply now
We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received — apply as soon as possible.
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Location: HMP Leeds (covering West Yorkshire)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Between £31,792.00 - £33,381.60 base + £500 per additional skill (up to 6)
Hours: 39 hours per week, 08:00–17:00 (1 in 4 weekends on a rota + 15% allowance)
Additional: Company van, fuel card & call-out rota
________________________________________
Build a secure mobile career where your skills make a real impact
At Amey, we don’t just maintain buildings — we help keep the justice system running safely and effectively. We’re currently recruiting a Mobile Building Engineer to support the Ministry of Justice across the West Yorkshire, with a primary base at HMP Leeds.
This is a varied, hands-on role with real purpose. You’ll travel across approximately six secure sites, delivering essential maintenance services that directly support safe, clean and compliant prison environments. If you’re looking for stability, responsibility and long-term progression — this role offers all three.
________________________________________
About the role
As a Mobile Building Engineer, you’ll work across multiple MOJ sites as part of a professional, security-cleared facilities team. You’ll carry out a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, supporting critical systems and responding to site needs as required.
No two days are the same. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your workload, the backing of a long-term contract, and the tools you need to do the job properly — including a company van and fuel card.
Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering planned and reactive building maintenance across multiple sites
• Acting as an Authorised Person (AP) in one or more disciplines (training provided)
• Ensuring full compliance with Amey, MOJ and HMPPS procedures
• Following strict security and tool control protocols
• Supporting escorting duties where required
• Working as part of an on-call and weekend rota
________________________________________
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for reliable, self-motivated engineers who take pride in their work and understand the importance of compliance within secure environments.
You’ll ideally have:
• A full UK driving licence (essential)
• A relevant NVQ or trade qualification within a building or maintenance discipline
• Experience working independently and using initiative
• Knowledge of building compliance and safety standards (training available)
• Experience in one or more of the following:
o Fire door maintenance
o Fire extinguishers & fire alarm core points
o Emergency lighting
o RCDs
o Water temperature testing
• IT literacy and basic health & safety knowledge
Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box. If you have transferable skills and the right attitude, we’ll support you with training and development — including progression into AP responsibilities and confined spaces.
Experience in a custodial or secure environment is desirable, but not essential.
________________________________________
Security clearance
This role is subject to Prison Security Clearance and DBS checks. Amey will fully support you through the process.
________________________________________
Why join Amey?
✅ Long-term security – Permanent roles on stable Ministry of Justice contracts
✅ Career progression – Opportunities to move into Facilities Team Leader or Site Management roles
✅ Training & development – Fully funded technical and leadership training
✅ Recognised employer – Investors in People Platinum accredited
________________________________________
Your benefits
We support you both at work and at home with a flexible benefits package you can tailor to your life:
• At least 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Flexible benefits platform including insurance, Cycle2Work and gym discounts
• Exclusive retailer discounts through our benefits portal
• Two paid Social Impact Days each year
• Family-friendly policies for parents and carers
• Employee Affinity Networks promoting inclusion and support
• On-site facilities including free parking, gym and catering access where available
________________________________________
About Amey
Amey is a leading infrastructure partner, working across justice, transport, defence and public services. We design, deliver and maintain the assets and systems that communities rely on every day — creating safe, resilient and high-value outcomes.
Learn more at amey.co.uk/careers
________________________________________
Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey, everyone belongs. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support, please contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk.
________________________________________
Apply now
We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received — apply as soon as possible.
Inspiring Impact Together
#LI-LL1
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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.