On-Site Plumber

Amey; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Training opportunities

Holidays: 24 days + bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

On-site parking & facilities

Job summary

Amey is hiring a permanent Plumber to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Liverpool. This onsite role delivers planned and reactive plumbing maintenance across a large, secure site.

You will maintain mains water systems, diagnose faults, support water hygiene inspections, and work safely to standards. NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating, driving licence and commercial experience are preferred. Weekend rota includes a 15% salary uplift; 39-hour week.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating or equivalent qualification.
• Practical experience in plumbing maintenance.
• Experience working in a commercial environment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience operating light plant.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive plumbing maintenance to help keep the site safe, reliable and operational.
• Maintain and repair mains water systems and associated plumbing assets.
• Diagnose faults and complete effective repairs, helping to minimise disruption across the site.
• Support water hygiene compliance through inspections, sampling and risk assessment activities.
• Complete work safely and in line with relevant standards, procedures and site requirements.

Skills

Practical plumbing experience

Commercial environment experience

Full UK driving licence

Safety-focused

Team player

Light plant operation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating

Job description

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Location: HMP Liverpool, Liverpool, L9 3DF
Salary: £30,866 - £36,135 per year
Hours: 39 hours per week
Working pattern: Onsite

• Monday to Thursday: 7:45am - 4:45pm
• Friday to Sunday: 7:45am - 3:45pm
• 1 in 4 weekends, with a 15% salary uplift when working the weekend rota

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Plumber to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Liverpool.

Join our team

Join our team delivering essential Facilities Management services at HMP Liverpool, helping to keep this large, secure site safe, compliant and running effectively.

This is an opportunity to put your plumbing skills to work in an environment where reliable maintenance really matters. You will join a supportive team, work across a varied estate and have opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career with Amey.

What you will do

• Deliver planned and reactive plumbing maintenance to help keep the site safe, reliable and operational.
• Maintain and repair mains water systems and associated plumbing assets.
• Diagnose faults and complete effective repairs, helping to minimise disruption across the site.
• Support water hygiene compliance through inspections, sampling and risk assessment activities.
• Complete work safely and in line with relevant standards, procedures and site requirements.

What you will bring

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating, or an equivalent qualification.
• Practical experience in plumbing maintenance.
• Experience working in a commercial environment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience operating light plant.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you. This reflects the inclusive candidate guidance in the approved advert template.

Security clearance

Because you will be working within a secure custodial environment, the successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant prison security clearance and a standard DBS check.

Amey will support you through the required clearance process.

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Career Growth: Develop your career with opportunities to progress into roles such as Team Leader or Site Management.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with funded training and development opportunities.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible Benefits: Access a range of flexible benefits.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
• On-site facilities: Free on-site parking, with access to gym and catering facilities.

About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical 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 operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced plumber looking for a stable role where your skills can make a genuine difference,we’d love to hear from you.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.