Mechanical Supervisor

Job Role: Mechanical Supervisor (plumbing)
Location: HMP The Mount, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead HP3 0NZ
Salary: £45,303.07 per annum, + 5% additional for working shifts over weekends
Contract: Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week

Are you an accomplished Plumber with experience managing or leading teams from a Facilities, Forces or Healthcare background looking for your next challenge?

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Supervisor to join our team at HMP The Mount, a Category C & Adult/Male prison.

As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and lead 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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Supervisor with one of the following qualifications and combination of skills:

1. C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating
2. C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)
3. C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)
4. C&G 6018 heating and ventilation installation
5. C&G 6129 certificate in Plumbing
6. C&G 214 Engineering systems maintenance
7. C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating
8. C&G 6088 certificate in heating and ventilating
9. C&G 6032 the advanced craft certificate in plumbing
10. EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating

- A minimum of five years' experience, ideally within an FM environment and/or secure environment, military, health or similar sectors.
- Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water or building service systems.
- Familiar with, and ability to, work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements.
- Good Health & Safety knowledge.
- Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
- A rounded knowledge of risk and compliance and demonstrable planning & project management skills.

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

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.

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.

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 transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Autumn 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.

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