Electrician HMP Durham

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.