On-Site Plumber

Amey; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews

Comprehensive training opportunities

At least 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits including insurance and gym memberships

Two Social Impact Days each year

Family-friendly policies for new parents

Job summary

Amey is looking for an On-Site Plumber to provide safe and efficient maintenance in HMP Cardiff. This permanent role requires a Level 3 plumbing qualification and experience in a related field. Responsibilities include conducting routine and non-routine maintenance, managing health and safety, and ensuring compliance with statutory works. Benefits include a competitive salary, extensive training opportunities, and flexible benefits. A prison security clearance is required, and Amey will assist with this process.

Qualifications

• Must possess a level 3 trade qualification in plumbing or equivalent.
• Prison security clearance required (Amey will support the process).

Responsibilities

• Ensure health & safety standards are met across the contract.
• Perform statutory works on time, ensuring compliance.
• Conduct routine and non-routine maintenance, including fault finding and repairs.
• Repair mains water supply and address life-expired equipment.
• Monitor the BMS system to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Level 3 trade qualification in plumbing

Experience operating light plant

Legionella Control (L8)

Experience in a commercial environment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

Job description

Title

On‑Site Plumber (Permanent)

Location

HMP Cardiff, Knox Rd, Cardiff CF24 0UG

Role Overview

Support the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account by delivering safe, clean, and efficient maintenance for prisons across England and Wales. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance on secure premises. Prison security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health & safety standards are met across the contract.
• Perform statutory works on time, ensuring compliance.
• Conduct routine and non‑routine maintenance, including fault finding and repairs.
• Inspect, sample water, and assess risks to maintain system integrity.
• Repair mains water supply and address life‑expired equipment.
• Monitor the BMS system to ensure optimal performance.
• Support zero‑carbon initiatives and sustainability goals.
• Handle additional tasks as directed by line manager, including working at height and in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Level 3 trade qualification in plumbing or equivalent.
• Experience operating light plant.
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating preferred, NVQ Level 2 acceptable.
• Desirable: Legionella Control (L8) and commercial environment experience.
• Prison security clearance (Amey will support the process).

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews.
• Comprehensive training opportunities, including fully funded leadership programmes.
• At least 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase additional days.
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits: insurance, Cycle2Work scheme, discounted gym membership.
• Access to discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or those caring for dependants.
• Membership of affinity networks supporting diverse communities.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. As a disability‑confident leader, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements. Please contact [e-mail] for reasonable adjustments.