Mechanical Engineer

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); England; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management organization is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for HMP Springhill to maintain plumbing systems and ensure safety. Candidates should have plumbing qualifications and experience in heating systems. The role supports rehabilitation efforts in a diverse team environment, offering a competitive package including holidays and other benefits.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a plumbing role or equivalent.
• Ability to work with Water Supply Regulation.
• Experience with commercial/industrial heating systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plumbing systems in a prison environment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with diverse facilities maintenance team.

Skills

Experience as a plumber or equivalent

Familiarity with Water Supply Regulation

Experience with heating and water systems

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

C&G 6035 qualification

C&G 6189 qualification

NVQ level 3 in Plumbing

Organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent

Job description

Gov Facility Services Ltd

Job Role: Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance Plumber)

Location: HMP Springhill

Salary: £41,818.21 + 5% salary increase in recognition of shift and weekend working

Contract: Full Time - Perm

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Springhill, a category D male prison.

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

HMP Springhill runs like a self-contained city, 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 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 Mechanical Engineer with any combination of:

• 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
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems
• Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing 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!

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.

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.

Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team

An ISO 9001 Certified Company

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:

• 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
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems
• Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Springhill, a category D male prison. We work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Springhill runs like a self-contained city, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to the smooth and safe operation, with everything we do impacting every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and the wider families and community. As a Mechanical Engineer you will work alongside experienced colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, 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, apply for this opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.