On-Site Plumber

Amey; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% shift allowance (weekends)

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Career progression

Ongoing training and fundeddevelopment

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Amey is seeking a qualified Plumber to join the on-site maintenance team at HMP Risley in Warrington. The role involves carrying out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance, repairing mains water systems, fault finding, inspections, water sampling, and reporting equipment deterioration.

This on-site, long-term position requires a valid UK driving licence and NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating. In return, you receive 15% weekend shift allowance, generous annual leave, pension contributions,

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance (ideally commercial or FM).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Basic knowledge of water hygiene / Legionella (training can be provided).
• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance.
• Repair mains water systems and pipework.
• Fault find and fix issues across the site.
• Complete inspections, water sampling, and basic risk checks.
• Identify and report deteriorating equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Driving licence (UK)

Water hygiene knowledge

Legionella awareness/training

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating

Job description

Plumber - HMP Risley (Warrington WA3 6BP)

Salary: £30,866- £36,135 + 15% shift allowance (1 in 3 weekends)

Hours: 39 hours per week (rota basis)

Work pattern: Rota basis

• Saturday-Thursday: 08:00-17:00
• Friday: 08:00-16:00
• 1 in 3 weekends (with 15% allowance)

We’re looking for a qualified Plumber to join the team at HMP Risley. This is a stable, long-term role on a single site with no travelling between jobs.

You’ll work as part of the onsite maintenance team, helping keep the prison safe, operational, and compliant.

The role

Carry out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance

Repair mains water systems and pipework

Fault find and fix issues across the site

Complete inspections, water sampling, and basic risk checks

Identify and report deteriorating equipment

What you’ll need

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating

Experience in maintenance (ideally commercial or FM)

Full UK driving licence

Basic knowledge of water hygiene / Legionella (training can be provided)

What you’ll get

• 15% shift allowance (for weekend rota - 1 in 3)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Generous pension with employer contributions
• Career progression (e.g. Team Leader, Site Manager)
• Ongoing training and funded development
• Discounts, Cycle to Work, gym schemes
• Free onsite parking, gym and catering facilities

Why HMP Risley?

Long-term, secure contract

Supportive, experienced maintenance team

Prison security clearance and standard DBS required (fully supported by Amey).

About Amey

Who weare

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, andmaintaincritical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operationalexpertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers