Engineer Mechanical (Level 3) - HMP Huntercombe

Hmp Huntercombe; Park Corner; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government facility in Park Corner is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join their facilities maintenance team. The role involves ensuring the safe operation of heating and water systems, with responsibilities including collaboration with various trades. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in plumbing. The position offers a competitive benefits package and a focus on inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service benefit at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a similar role.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and smooth operation of heating and water systems.
• Collaborate with various trades to maintain facilities.

Skills

Experience working as a plumber or equivalent

Knowledge of Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8

Experience with heating and water systems

Good health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

C&G 6035 (Plumbing)

C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating)

NVQ level 3 in Plumbing

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Huntercombe, a category C 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 Huntercombe 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 Mechanical Engineer with any combination of:

• Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
• Familiarity with and ability 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

We are a Disability Confident employer, which means we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL, where you can help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

We offer a range of benefits, including 25 days' holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, non-contractual benefits such as Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme, and 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. 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.

Note: GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector, with a transfer expected to take place no sooner than August 2027.