Mobile Building Engineer
HMP Durham DH1 3HU (covering North East sites)
£30,231 + £525 per additional skill (up to 6, maximum base salary of £33,381)
39 hours | between 08:00–17:00 | 1 in 4 weekends (+15% allowance)
Company van + fuel card + call-out rota
Solid, long-term work across multiple sites
We’re looking for a Mobile Building Engineer to cover prison sites across the North East, based out of HMP Durham.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be out on the road, working across around 6 sites, keeping buildings safe, compliant and running properly.
If you want steady work, variety, and proper support, this is it.
What you’ll be doing
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Planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites
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General building maintenance + compliance checks
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Supporting critical systems (fire, water, electrical basics)
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Following site safety and security procedures
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Taking part in on-call + weekend rota
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Acting as Authorised Person (AP) (training provided)
What you’ll need
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Full UK driving licence
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NVQ / trade qualification (or solid experience)
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Able to work on your own and manage your workload
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Basic understanding of compliance and safety
Experience in any of these is advantageous:
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Fire doors / extinguishers / alarms
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Emergency lighting
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RCD testing
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Water temp checks
What you get
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Company van + fuel card
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£500 per additional skill (up to 6)
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Overtime, call-out rota & weekend allowance
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Ongoing training (AP, confined space, progression)
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Stable, long-term contract (MOJ work)
Why this role
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No chasing jobs – planned work across secure sites
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Proper kit and support
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Variety – not stuck in one building
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Clear progression if you want it
Security checks
You’ll need to pass Standard DBS + prison security clearance (full support provided).
Apply now
Roles like this don’t stay open long – get your application in.
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