Engineer Mechanical (Level 3)

Government Facility Services Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service at 4x salary

Retailer discounts

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) seeks a qualified Plumber Level 3 for HMP Highpoint, a Category C prison. The role involves maintaining plumbing and heating systems within the prison, adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has two years of experience, relevant NVQ/City & Guilds, and a strong commitment to safety and maintenance standards. 25 days leave + Bank Holidays, private GP access, and EAP are among the employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a plumber or equivalent.
• Familiar with Water supply regulation and Legionella L8 requirements.
• Good knowledge of planned preventive maintenance and health & safety.

Education

C&G 6189 Plumbing & Domestic Heating

C&G 5962 Plumbing (Advanced Craft)

C&G 6019 Mechanical ENG services

C&G 6018 Heating & Ventilation Installation

C&G 6129 Plumbing

C&G 214 Engineering Systems Maintenance

C&G 6188 Heating & Ventilating

C&G 6088 Heating & Ventilating

C&G 6032 Advanced Craft Plumbing

EAL Diploma in Plumbing & Heating

Job description

Plumber (Level 3)

Location: HMP Highpoint, Stradishall Newmarket, CB89YG

Salary: £43,177.30 + 5% shift allowance for weekend working

Contract: Permanent - Full Time - 39 hours

We are seeking a dedicated fully qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Highpoint, a Category C Adult/Male prison

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to 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, 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 Mechanical 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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Plumber to join us as a Mechanical Engineer with one of the following NVQ Level 3 qualifications and combination of skills:

• C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating
• C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)
• C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)
• C&G 6018 heating and ventilation installation
• C&G 6129 certificate in Plumbing
• C&G 214 Engineering systems maintenance
• C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating
• C&G 6088 certificate in heating and ventilating
• C&G 6032 the advanced craft certificate in plumbing
• EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water or building service systems.
• Unvented water heater vessel course G3 - Highly desirable
• Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
• Be familiar with and able to work to Water supply regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
• Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• L8 awareness training - Desirable (Provided if required)

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

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.

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.

Future Plans.

GFSL has been notified by it's 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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