Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Serco; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 34,932 - 42,695; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for HMP Dovegate in Staffordshire. The role involves carrying out routine engineering tasks, maintaining gas systems, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates should have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship, Gas Safe registration, and strong communication skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and extensive health and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent trade‑based qualification.
• Gas Safe registration with experience in commercial and domestic systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine mechanical engineering work and maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and rectify defects on plant and equipment.
• Install new mechanical plant and equipment according to specifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Gas Safe registration

Communication skills

Independent work

Customer-focused approach

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Location: HMP Dovegate, Staffordshire, ST14 8XR Salary: £38,814 plus excellent benefits Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00 - 16:30, including participation in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota (on‑call allowance will be paid)

As a Mechanical Engineer in our Facilities Management team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping a secure establishment safe, compliant, and operating effectively. Your expertise will help ensure critical mechanical and gas systems run reliably every day, supporting colleagues, residents, and the wider community.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out routine mechanical engineering work, planned preventive maintenance, repairs, and testing of gas systems
• Diagnose faults and complete defect rectification on plant and equipment across the site
• Install new mechanical plant and equipment in line with specifications and standards
• Ensure maintenance schedules and compliance records are kept up to date
• Support a multi‑skilled facilities management team, including escorting contractors when required
• Work safely at all times, following statutory requirements, site procedures, and local regulations

Qualifications

• A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent trade‑based qualification (such as C and G or NVQ)
• Gas Safe registration with experience in both commercial and domestic systems
• The ability to work independently, manage your workload, and meet tight timescales
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, customer‑focused approach
• A flexible, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

Desirable

• Qualified as an Authorised Person (AP) or willing to undertake training and assessment to become an AP

Vetting & Checks

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging with representatives for LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Candidates with disabilities are welcome and we make reasonable adjustments during the interview and employment process.