Mechanical Engineer

Serco Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join its team at HMP Fosse Way. This role focuses on maintaining high-quality facilities and includes responsibilities such as routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates possess relevant trade qualifications and experience across commercial and domestic systems. The position offers opportunities for personal growth while positively impacting society.

Benefits

Pension up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Wide range of discounts

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience across both Commercial and Domestic systems.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine mechanical engineering work, preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs.
• Diagnose faults, rectify defects, and install new plant and equipment.
• Ensure planned maintenance schedules are completed and up to date.

Skills

Self-motivation

Effective communication

Flexibility

Customer focus

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent trade qualification

City & Guilds or NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Gas Safe registration

Job description

Salary: £34,425

Location: HMP Fosse Way

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Serco is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Fosse Way - one of the UK's newest, purpose-built prisons. Designed with a strong focus on education, training, and rehabilitation, HMP Fosse Way provides opportunities for prisoners to gain skills, qualifications, and meaningful work experience, supporting their successful reintegration into society.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining a modern, high-quality facility while contributing to a service with real social impact.

What you\'ll be doing

• Carry out routine mechanical engineering work, preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs (including gas systems).
• Diagnose faults, rectify defects, and install new plant and equipment as required.
• Ensure planned maintenance schedules are completed and up to date.
• Support multi-trade colleagues within the FM team to complete work effectively.
• Conduct investigations into plant and equipment performance, producing reports and recommendations.
• Assist in sourcing spare parts and maintaining tool records.
• Escort contractors on-site in line with safety and security procedures.
• Always work safely and in compliance with statutory and local regulations.

Who we\'re looking for

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Skilled at prioritising workloads and meeting tight deadlines.
• A clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Flexible, customer-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.

Essential qualifications & experience

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent trade qualification.
• City & Guilds or NVQ in Mechanical Engineering.
• Gas Safe registration.
• Proven experience across both Commercial and Domestic systems.
• (Desirable) Membership of a relevant professional body.

Why Serco

A place you can make an impact—we look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and have been in the business for 25 years, employing 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts, so you can be confident you\'ll be delivering an essential service that touches people\'s lives.

A place you can count on—Our diverse UK-wide operations offer opportunities to learn and develop. You\'ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

A place for you—we are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You\'ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

What we offer

• Pension up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
• A safe and supportive culture