Engineer Mechanical (Level 3) - Ford

Government Facility Services Ltd; Arun; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental facilities service provider is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Plumber) for their team at HMP Ford. The role offers a salary of £41,818.21 per annum with a full-time, permanent contract. Candidates should have plumbing qualifications, experience in commercial heating systems, and a commitment to safety and rehabilitation. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment, contribute to diverse teams, and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial rewards and retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Two years' experience working as a plumber or equivalent.
• Fluent in Water supply regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements.
• L8 awareness training - Desirable (Training provided if required).

Responsibilities

• Work in a dynamic team environment ensuring safety and comfort.
• Maintain and repair plumbing and heating systems.
• Support the smooth operation of HMP Ford facilities.

Skills

C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating

C&G 6018 heating and ventilation installation

Experience in commercial or industrial heating systems

Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance

Familiarity with health and safety requirements

Education

C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)

EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer (Plumber)

Location: HMP Ford, Ford Rd, Ford, Arundel BN18 0BX

Salary: £41,818.21 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 39 hrs per week, Mon-Fri (with on-call)

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Ford, a CAT D Mens prison.

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

HMP Ford 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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 any combination of:

• 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)

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

About GFSL & Benefits

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 a difference.

Pride In People. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans. 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 no sooner than August 2027.

Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team. An ISO 9001 Certified Company.