Facilities Maintenance Vacancies

We’re Hiring – Skilled Trades & Operatives

Make your skills count in a secure, long‑term role that offers stability, strong pay and real progression. Amey is recruiting skilled trades and FM operatives to support our establishments across the Midlands and Wales, helping keep critical facilities safe, clean and operational every day.

We’re hiring Electricians, Plumbers, Maintenance Technicians, Painters & Decorators, Grounds Maintenance Operatives and Cleaners. Whether you’re trade‑qualified or an experienced site‑based operative, there’s a role here for you.

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay with reliable, on‑time earnings
• Permanent roles with strong job security on a long‑term contract
• Steady, predictable shifts with rota planning
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Tools, PPE and uniform provided – no upfront costs
• Clear opportunities to progress and build a long‑term career
• A people-first employer with Platinum status by Investors in People

What you’ll be doing

Electrician - Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance in a secure environment.

• Requirements: Level 2 Electrical qualification, 18th Edition (or 17th with upskilling), solid maintenance and H&S experience
• Salary: Between £30,866 - £36,135 depending on experience +15% shift allowance for working 1 in 3 weekends.

Plumber - Delivering plumbing maintenance, fault‑finding and repairs to keep water systems safe and compliant.

• Requirements: NVQ Level 2 Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent), commercial maintenance experience, full UK driving licence, strong H&S awareness (Legionella desirable)
• Salary: Between £30,866 - £36,135 depending on experience +15% shift allowance for working 1 in 3 weekends.

Maintenance Technician - Supporting day‑to‑day maintenance across the site, keeping buildings safe and operational.

• Requirements: General building or maintenance experience, practical DIY skills, multi‑skilled knowledge (fire checks, emergency lighting, water checks or general repairs)
• Salary: Between £28,792 - £31,792 depending on experience and specific role +15% shift allowance for working 1 in 3 weekends where applicable.

Painter/ Decorator - Delivering planned and reactive painting works while supporting the CRED programme, helping improve environments and develop prisoner skills.

• Requirements: NVQ Level 2 or 3 Painting & Decorating, on‑site experience, strong H&S awareness, confidence working in a secure setting

• Salary: Between £28,792 - £33,532 depending on experience +15% shift allowance for working 1 in 3 weekends and CRED allowance where applicable.

Grounds - Maintaining outdoor areas through landscaping, horticulture and grounds upkeep.

• Requirements: Full UK driving licence, grounds or horticulture experience, relevant tickets (weed spraying / chainsaw or equivalent), strong H&S awareness
• Salary: £27,426 +15% shift allowance for working 1 in 3 weekends where applicable.

Cleaner - Providing an essential cleaning service to maintain a safe and clean environment.

• Requirements: No formal qualifications needed — we’re looking for reliable, punctual and flexible team players

• Salary: £27,426 +15% shift allowance for working 1 in 3 weekends where applicable.

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). 

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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

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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