General Building Engineer

We are recruiting an experienced General Building Engineer to work at HMP Gartree, expected to be ongoing on a temporary basis for the next few months. This is a long-term temporary contract offering sociable, full-time hours and overtime. There is the possibility for a permanent role for the right candidate. Your new role: The General Building Engineer plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner. As a General Building Engineer, you''ll be involved in a wide range of tasks crucial to daily operations. Your responsibilities will typically include: Ensuring availability of critical parts for statutory tasks and managing remedial tasks in the CAFM system. Performing general and semi-skilled maintenance activities, including security systems like CCTV and alarms. Conducting monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, fire hydrants, and hoses. Completing quarterly RCD testing and inspecting Misting Units. Maintaining fire doors and performing flushing and tap temperature tests as per water risk assessments. Undertaking monthly and annual emergency lighting checks. Checking and testing smoke vents as required. Carrying out any other duties as required Details: Pay Frequency: Weekly Working Days: Monday to Friday (overtime cover at weekends available) Working Hours: 39 hours per week What you''ll need to succeed You will need to be honest, hard-working, ..... full job details .....