Mechanical Supervisor

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) at HMP Highpoint, Newmarket. The role focuses on leading a multi-trade team and delivering compliant, safe facilities services within a prison setting.

You will oversee planning, coordination of maintenance tasks and projects, and ensure high standards of safety, reliability and service delivery in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• 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 Water Supply Regulations and 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of trades, including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners and Administrators.
• Oversee maintenance and installation work in a secure environment with adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Education

NVQ Level 3 plumbing and heating

NVQ Level 3 mechanical engineering services (plumbing)

NVQ Level 3 heating and ventilation installation

EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating

C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating

C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)

C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)

C&G 6018 heating and ventilation installation

C&G 6129 certificate in Plumbing

C&G 214 Engineering systems maintenance

C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating

C&G 6088 certificate in heating and ventilating

C&G 6032 the advanced craft certificate in plumbing

Job description

Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing)

Location: HMP HIGHPOINT- Newmarket CB89YG

Salary: £48,412.56- and 5% shift allowance

Contract: Full time/ Permanent

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 Highpoint, a category C & adult/male prison.

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

HMP Highpoint 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 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.

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 NVQ Level 3 qualifications and combination of skills:

• C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating
• C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)
• C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)
• C&G 6018 heating and ventilation installation
• C&G 6129 certificate in Plumbing
• C&G 214 Engineering systems maintenance
• C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating
• C&G 6088 certificate in heating and ventilating
• C&G 6032 the advanced craft certificate in plumbing
• 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.

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.

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 it's 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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