Apprentice Mechanical Engineer Belmarsh

Government Facility Services Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in providing critical services within prisons as an Apprentice Mechanical Engineer. Located at HMP Belmarsh, this role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment, committed to safety and rehabilitation, with potential for future career progression.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme offering counseling

Various financial and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical work experience preferred.
• Commitment to the apprenticeship scheme required.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced colleagues to maintain prison facilities.
• Contribute to a supportive environment promoting rehabilitation.

Skills

Interest in mechanical engineering

Highly motivated

Practical, hands-on approach

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Role: Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
Location: HMP Belmarsh
Salary: £25,200

We are seeking a dedicated apprentice to join our team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A male prison.
Join a team that is more than just colleagues - you will work Monday to Friday in a supportive and driven environment, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

As an Apprentice Mechanical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and others, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.
If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We are a five-year-old Ministry of Justice business providing critical, time-sensitive services to HMPPS, seeking an Apprentice Mechanical Engineer with:

1. An interest in mechanical engineering
2. Highly motivated
3. A practical, hands-on approach and demonstration of practical work
4. A willingness to learn and a commitment to the apprenticeship scheme

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
Join Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff, and to assist prisoners in reintegration into society.
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme offering counseling, and various financial and retail discounts.
We focus on safety, inclusivity, competitive benefits, and opportunities for skill development and career progression.

Pride In People.
We promote diversity and create a workplace where all employees are valued, heard, and empowered to be their true selves.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, ongoing learning, and career advancement for all.
Note: GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider in Spring 2026 following a procurement process, with more details to follow as the process unfolds.

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