Engineer Mechanical (Plumber)

Gov Facility Services Limited; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A Facilities Management service in Wotton-under-Edge seeks a Level 3 Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing) to maintain and service plumbing systems at HMP Eastwood Park. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and have experience working in plumbing. The position offers a competitive salary of £41,818.21 per annum with 25 holidays plus bank holidays. Join a collaborative team committed to creating a safe environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Qualifications

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 qualified.
• Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support a safe environment.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.

Skills

C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating

Experience in unvented water heater systems

Good understanding of Water Regulations and Legionella control

Education

C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating

C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)

C&G 6032 the advanced craft certificate in plumbing

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Level 3 Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing)

Location: HMP Eastwood Park, Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge. GL12 8DB

Salary: £41,818.21 per annum

Contract: Full Time - 39 hours per week, Mon-Fri, Permanent

We are seeking an NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 qualified dedicated Mechanical Engineer (plumber) to join our team at HMP Eastwood Park, a closed category, adult female 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 Eastwood Park runs like a self-contained CITY / TOWN, 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 L3 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 Level 3 Mechanical Engineer with any combination of qualifications and experience as listed below.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service plumbing and mechanical systems to ensure safe and reliable operation within HMP Eastwood Park
• Collaborate with Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners and Administrators to support a safe, secure environment
• Assist in implementing planned preventive maintenance and compliance with Water supply regulations and Legionella L8 controls
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and contribute to a safe working culture
• Contribute to the rehabilitation and positive change goals of the organisation

Desirable and Additional Information

• Experience in unvented water heater systems
• Good understanding of Water Regulations and Legionella control

Benefits and About GFSL

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.

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.

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