Mech/Steam/HTHW Engineer

Government Facility Services Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A government service provider in Hemel Hempstead seeks a dedicated Engineer - Mech/Steam/HTHW to join their Facilities Maintenance Team. The role involves ensuring the smooth operation of steam and heating systems in a secure environment. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience, be familiar with safety regulations, and possess the required plumbing qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

25 holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a steam boiler operator or equivalent.
• Familiarity with safe operation of boilers (BG01).
• Experience with commercial or industrial steam and heating systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of steam and heating systems.
• Comply with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment.

Skills

Steam boiler operation

Water Supply Regulation compliance

Health & Safety knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

C&G 6035 (Plumbing)

C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating)

NVQ level 3 in Plumbing

BOAS accredited boiler operator course

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Mech/Steam/HTHW (Steam engineer)

Location: HMP The Mount- Molyneaux Avenue, Hemel Hempstead HP3 0NZ

Salary: £38,333.37

Contract: Full time/Perm

We are seeking a dedicated Engineer - Mech/Steam/HTHW to join our team at HMP The Mount, a category C & adult/male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work MONDAY- FRIDAY as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP The Mount runs like a self-contained 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 an Engineer - Mech/Steam/HTHW, 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 Engineer - Mech/Steam/HTHW with any combination of:

• Two years' experience working in a role as a steam boiler operator or equivalent
• Must be familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
• Must be familiar with and able to work to BG01 - safe operation of boilers
• Experience working on commercial or industrial steam, heating and water systems
• Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
• BOAS accredited boiler operator course or equivalent
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

About GFSL and 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.

Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

Equality and Inclusion

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.

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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