On-Site Electrician

Amey · Chorley

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Facilities ManagementOther Employment OpportunityOn-siteFull-timeOther Employment Opportunity

Electrician – HMP Garth, Leyland (PR26 8NE)

£30,866 – £36,135 | Permanent
39 hours per week | 8am–5pm
1 in 4 weekends (rota) + 15% allowance
Free parking | On-site gym | Catering facilities

We’re recruiting a qualified Electrician for a permanent, single‑site role at HMP Garth.

This is steady work on a long‑term MoJ contract – no travelling between sites, consistent hours and job security.


Key duties

  • Planned & reactive electrical maintenance
  • Fault finding and repairs
  • Minor works and like‑for‑like replacements
  • Testing and inspections to BS7671
  • Ensuring systems are safe, compliant and operational

Requirements

  • Level 2 Electrical qualification
  • 18th Edition (17th considered with training)
  • Electrical maintenance experience
  • Knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Able to work independently
  • Basic IT skills

Fire alarm/CCTV experience desirable but not essential.

Prison security clearance including Standard DBS required – full support provided by Amey.


Why apply?

  • Long‑term, stable contract
  • One site only – no travel
  • Paid weekend rota
  • Training and progression available
  • Strong benefits package

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 – vacancy may close early

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 10 Jul 2026
Apply by 09 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

PR26 8NE

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