Commercial Gas Engineer Littlehey

Gov Facility Services Limited; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A government facility service provider in Huntingdon is seeking a dedicated Commercial Gas Engineer. This role involves maintaining gas systems in a secure environment while collaborating with a diverse maintenance team. Ideal candidates will have heating engineer experience and relevant certifications. Competitive benefits include 25 vacation days and various employee support programs.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join a team dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues in various maintenance roles.
• Contribute to promoting rehabilitation and positive change.

Skills

Heating engineer experience

Gas Safe regulations familiarity

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

C&G 6035 (Plumbing)

C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating)

NVQ level 3 in Plumbing

CCN1 certificate

COCN1 certificate

Job description

Commercial Gas Engineer

Location: HMP Littlehey- Crow Spinney Lane, West Perry PE280SR
Salary: £43,177.30
Contract: Full time/Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Commercial Gas Engineer to join our team at HMP Littlehey, a Category C & YOI 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 Littlehey runs like a self‑contained Town it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and 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 Commercial Gas Engineer 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.

Qualifications

• 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 beneficial
• 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

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

Benefits & Culture

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. 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 a real opportunity to build your skills and progress. 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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