Engineer Mechanical (Level 3) Huntercombe

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A government facility management service in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for HMP Huntercombe. The role involves working with a maintenance team to ensure a safe and functional environment. Candidates should have relevant plumbing qualifications and experience, with a focus on safety and rehabilitation. This position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits including holidays and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service benefit

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial rewards and discounts

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in plumbing or equivalent role.
• Ability to work on heating and water systems.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside maintenance team members.
• Promote rehabilitation and positive change.
• Contribute to a safe environment for all.

Skills

Experience as a plumber or equivalent

Knowledge of Water Supply Regulation

Experience with commercial heating systems

Health and safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

C&G 6035 (Plumbing)

C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating)

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Job description

Job Role

Mechanical Engineer

Location

HMP Huntercombe (RG9)

Salary

£41,818.21 + 5% basic salary for shift and weekend working.

Contract

Full time - Perm

Role Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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. You will use your skills to create a better future for others, promoting rehabilitation and positive change.

Key Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 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.

Pride in People – Do the Right Thing – One Team

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.