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Building Engineer
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Posted Oct 13
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Location: HMP Stocken, Rutland Salary: £28,792 – £31,792 + 15% weekend allowance Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week Looking for a stable, long-term role with real career progression? We’re offering a fantastic opportunity for a General Building Engineer to join our team on-site at HMP Stocken—working on a secure, long-term contract where your skills genuinely make a difference. At Amey, we support His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), helping to keep prisons safe, secure and running smoothly. This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same. HMP Stocken is a well-established, modern Category C prison located near Oakham, offering a structured, professional working environment with a strong focus on rehabilitation and skills development. The site benefits from a supportive and experienced facilities team, where collaboration and safety are at the forefront of everything we do. With a consistent pipeline of planned works and ongoing maintenance, it provides excellent job stability and variety, making it an ideal place for engineers who enjoy hands-on work and want to build a long-term career within a secure, well-managed environment. What you will do: Working as part of the facilities team, you’ll carry out a mix of planned and reactive maintenance tasks , including: • General building maintenance and minor repairs across site • Supporting fire safety systems (extinguishers, fire doors, alarms) • Emergency lighting checks and testing • Water safety tasks (temperature checks, flushing) • Basic testing (e.g. RCDs, misting units) • Assisting with security systems such as CCTV and alarms • Managing jobs and updates through CAFM systems This is a multi-skilled role, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and problem-solving. 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 will be required (Amey will support you through this process). What you will bring: • Experience in general building maintenance or facilities management • Skills across areas such as fire safety, doors, alarms, lighting or water systems • Basic IT skills (for job logging and systems) • A practical, proactive approach with strong attention to safety Why join Amey? • Job security – long-term government contract • Career progression – develop into trade roles (Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter) • Fully funded training & development – including leadership programmes 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 What you’ll get • Competitive salary with annual reviews • 15% extra pay for weekend rota (1 in 3 weekends) • 24 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more) • Generous pension scheme with employer contributions • Flexible benefits (Cycle2Work, gym discounts, insurance options) • Retail & lifestyle discounts portal • 2 paid volunteering days per year • Family-friendly policies and support • Inclusive culture with employee networks Apply today *We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible* Inspiring Impact Together LI-JR1