Plumber

ENGINEERINGUK; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity for a Plumber at HMP Deerbolt, Barnard Castle. Join a vibrant community in Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons. The role involves maintenance, repairs, and inspections, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Opportunities for career advancement

Fully funded training and leadership programs

At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

Flexible benefits such as insurance and gym discounts

Family-friendly policies

Membership in Diversity and Inclusion networks

On-site amenities including free parking and gym

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Experience in a commercial environment.
• Legionella Control (L8) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Routine and non-routine maintenance.
• Mains water supply repairs.
• Inspections, water sampling, and risk assessments.

Skills

Commercial Environment Experience

Fault Finding

Water Sampling

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating

Tools

Light Plant Operation

Job description

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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Plumber at HMP Deerbolt, Bowes Road, Barnard Castle DL12 9BG.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week. Staff are required to work on a rota basis between 07:30 and 16:00 Monday to Thursday; 07:30 and 15:00 Friday; 07:30 and 15:30 Saturday to Sunday. There will be a need to work 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis, with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account, working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons that make a positive impact across the UK.

At Amey, we support our justice client, His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), by providing safe, clean, and efficient prisons. We leverage our facilities management expertise to keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales operational.

Responsibilities include:

• Routine and non-routine maintenance
• Mains water supply repairs
• Fault finding, identifying life-expired equipment, checking, repairing, and making good faults
• Inspections, water sampling, and risk assessments

Qualifications and experience required:

• Full driving licence
• Experience in a commercial environment
• Experience operating light plant
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating preferred (NVQ Level 2 may be considered)
• Legionella Control (L8) desirable

We welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you possess most but not all skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as training or development may be available.

Prison Security Clearance is required, and Amey will support you through this process.

Why join Amey?

We offer long-term stable contracts, enabling you to plan a long-term career. We are committed to supporting our employees, as evidenced by our Platinum status from Investors in People. Whether starting your career, returning to work, or bringing your expertise, there's a place for you here.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Fully funded training and leadership programs
• At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
• Flexible benefits such as insurance, Cycle2Work, and gym discounts
• Access to discounts from leading retailers and healthcare services
• Social Impact Days for volunteering and fundraising
• Family-friendly policies
• Membership in our Diversity and Inclusion networks
• On-site amenities including free parking, gym, and bistro

About Amey

We are a leading provider of engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport and facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure that enhances life and safeguards our future. Our teams work on complex environments impacting future generations.

Visit our website at amey.co.uk/careers.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet minimum requirements. Contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] for support during the process.

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