Commercial Gas Engineer

Gov Facility Services Limited; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management organization is seeking a dedicated Commercial Gas engineer for HMP Highpoint in Newmarket. This role involves ensuring safety and compliance in heating systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in heating engineering, knowledge of regulation standards, and strong organizational skills. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, access to private GP consultations, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a heating or combustion engineer.
• Familiar with Water Supply Regulation and Legionella L8.
• Experience with commercial catering gas appliances preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide maintenance for heating systems in the prison.
• Work effectively with the Facilities Maintenance Team.

Skills

Heating engineering experience

Knowledge of Gas Safe regulations

Organizational skills

Safety knowledge

Education

Plumber qualified to C&G 6035

CCN1 and COCN1 certificates

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Commercial Gas engineer
Location: HMP Highpoint, Stradishall Newmarket, CB89YG
Salary: £41,818.21
Contract: Full time/Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Commercial Gas engineer to join our team at a HMP Highpoint, a category C, adult/male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday-Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Highpoint runs like a self-contained city; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As a Engineer - Combustion you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, 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 compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Responsibilities

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Engineer - Combustion with any combination of:

• Two years experience working in a role as a heating engineer, a combustion engineer or equivalent
• Must be familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
• Must be familiar with and able to work to Gas safe (installation and use) regulations 1998 and associated industry Standards
• Experience of working with commercial catering gas appliances would be beneficia
• Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
• CCN1 - Core domestic gas safety and relevant domestic appliance units
• COCN1 - Core commercial gas safety certificate and relevant commercial units
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in heating/combustion engineering or equivalent
• Familiar with Water Supply Regulation and Legionella L8
• Familiar with Gas Safe regulations 1998 and industry standards
• Experience with commercial catering gas appliances preferred
• Plumber qualified to C&G 6035, C&G 6189 and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
• CCN1 and COCN1 core commercial/domestic gas safety certificates
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

Benefits

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress. Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

About Pride in People

We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

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