Engineer Mechanical (Level 3) Feltham

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prison maintenance service provider in Greater London seeks a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to support essential maintenance at a secure facility. The ideal candidate has plumbing qualifications and experience, especially with heating and water systems. Join a diverse and supportive team working to ensure a safe environment for prisoners and staff. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of holidays plus bank holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Two years' experience working as a plumber or equivalent.
• Familiar with Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8.
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems.
• Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Join a team dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment.
• Work on maintenance tasks with a variety of skilled colleagues.
• Support the smooth and safe operation of the facilities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

C&G 6035 (Plumbing)

C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating)

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Job description

Job Role

Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance Plumber) Location : HMP Feltham (TW13) Salary : £41, per annum + 5% for shift work covering weekends Contract : Permanent, 39 hours per week, Monday to Sunday We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at a HMP Feltham is a category C prison and a YOI holding young people from 15 and men up to the age of 30 years old. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Sunday on shifts as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Feltham 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. 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. We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with any combination of :

• 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
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems
• Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! 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. 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 transfer to a private sector provider / providers in Autumn 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more. Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team An ISO 9001 Certified Company