Maintenance Plumber

Sodexo Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company is seeking a Maintenance Plumber for HMP Forest Bank. The role involves installation, testing, and maintenance within gas, hot, and cold water systems. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience, valid Gas Safe certification, and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. This position supports the operational needs of the prison while ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified plumber.
• Valid Gas Safe certification and up-to-date training records.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver installation, repair, and maintenance services to gas, hot, and cold water systems.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all maintenance activities.
• Respond promptly to out-of-hours call-outs as part of an on-call rota.

Skills

Qualified plumber experience

Communication skills

Proactive maintenance approach

Education

Trade qualifications or apprenticeship

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Plumber

Location: HMP Forest Bank

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Plumber at HMP Forest Bank

Are you a skilled Maintenance Plumber looking for a rewarding and dynamic role? We’re seeking a dedicated professional to provide expert installation, testing, examination, and maintenance within a challenging yet supportive environment. As part of our Facilities Management team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and supporting allied trades across the prison.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver installation, repair, and maintenance services to gas, hot, and cold water systems in line with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and identify any substandard or defective equipment.
• Collaborate with specialist contractors, escorting and assisting them as required.
• Uphold the highest standards of health and safety and comply with all Sodexo policies and procedures.
• Respond promptly to out-of-hours call-outs as part of an on-call rota system.
• Support the overall effective operation of the prison by adhering to professional and security protocols.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified plumber, with relevant trade qualifications or apprenticeship completed.
• Valid Gas Safe certification and up-to-date training records.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental protection regulations.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, managing tasks efficiently and to deadline.
• Proactive, systematic approach to maintenance duties with excellent personal and communication skills.
• Experience working with bulk catering equipment is a bonus.

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.