General Building Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,792 to £31,792 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Lancaster, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Amey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10471 |
Summary
HMP Lancaster Farms, Lancaster (LA1 3QZ)
Permanent | 39 hours per week
Salary: £28,792, rising to £31,792 through skill‑based increments (across 6 focus areas) + 15% weekend allowance (1 in 3 weekends, rota based)
Work at HMP Lancaster Farms on a stable MoJ contract with a supportive site team, free parking and an on‑site gym.
We’re recruiting a General Building Engineer to join our facilities team at HMP Lancaster Farms, delivering essential building compliance and maintenance work in a secure, well‑organised environment.
What you’ll be doing
Fire door, fire extinguisher and fire alarm checks
Emergency lighting, RCD and water temperature testing
Monthly and annual compliance checks
Logging and closing work via the CAFM system
Supporting site safety and security systems (CCTV and alarms)
What we’re looking for
Experience in building compliance and statutory testing
Fire safety maintenance experience
RCD and water temperature testing
Basic IT skills
If you have most but not all of the above, please still apply – training and development can be provided.
Prison security clearance and Standard DBS required – Amey will support you through the process.
Hours
Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00
Friday–Sunday: 08:00–16:00
1 in 3 weekends (paid at 15% allowance)
What you’ll get
Long‑term, stable role on a Ministry of Justice contract
Progression opportunities and funded training
At least 24 days holiday + bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Flexible benefits and online retail discounts
Free on‑site parking, gym and catering facilities
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 today – this vacancy may close early.
Permanent | 39 hours per week
Salary: £28,792, rising to £31,792 through skill‑based increments (across 6 focus areas) + 15% weekend allowance (1 in 3 weekends, rota based)
Work at HMP Lancaster Farms on a stable MoJ contract with a supportive site team, free parking and an on‑site gym.
We’re recruiting a General Building Engineer to join our facilities team at HMP Lancaster Farms, delivering essential building compliance and maintenance work in a secure, well‑organised environment.
What you’ll be doing
Fire door, fire extinguisher and fire alarm checks
Emergency lighting, RCD and water temperature testing
Monthly and annual compliance checks
Logging and closing work via the CAFM system
Supporting site safety and security systems (CCTV and alarms)
What we’re looking for
Experience in building compliance and statutory testing
Fire safety maintenance experience
RCD and water temperature testing
Basic IT skills
If you have most but not all of the above, please still apply – training and development can be provided.
Prison security clearance and Standard DBS required – Amey will support you through the process.
Hours
Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00
Friday–Sunday: 08:00–16:00
1 in 3 weekends (paid at 15% allowance)
What you’ll get
Long‑term, stable role on a Ministry of Justice contract
Progression opportunities and funded training
At least 24 days holiday + bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Flexible benefits and online retail discounts
Free on‑site parking, gym and catering facilities
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 today – this vacancy may close early.
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