Engineer Mechanical (Level 3) Swaleside

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Eastchurch; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join their team at HMP Swaleside. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, collaborating with skilled professionals to ensure a safe and secure atmosphere for both staff and inmates. With a focus on rehabilitation and positive change, you will play a crucial role in maintaining essential heating and water systems. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including generous holidays and additional perks, all while contributing to a meaningful mission. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in plumbing or equivalent roles.
• Familiarity with Water Supply Regulation and Legionella L8 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a diverse team of tradespeople.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Plumbing

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

Job Role: Mechanical Engineer

Location: HMP Swaleside

Salary: £38,333.37 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Perm (39hrs)

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Swaleside, a CATEGORY B male 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.

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, all dedicated to making a positive difference and 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.

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:

1. Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
2. Familiarity with and ability to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
3. Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems
4. Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
5. Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
6. Good Health & Safety knowledge
7. 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. 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 include Death in Service at 4x salary, 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.

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 recognize the value that every single employee brings to the organization. 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.

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