Plumber

Gov Facility Services Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in Service 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Non-contractual benefits

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with NVQ Level 3 equivalents to maintain heating, water, and building services at HMP Bedford. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a safe and secure environment for prisoners and staff.

The role requires at least two years’ plumbing experience, familiarity with Water Regulations and Legionella controls, and strong knowledge of planned preventive maintenance and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience as a plumber or in a similar role.
• Experience on commercial/industrial heating and water systems.
• Familiar with Water Supply Regulations and Legionella (L8) controls.
• Strong knowledge of planned preventive maintenance and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating, water, and building services within HMP Bedford.
• Collaborate with Plumbers, Electricians, and other trades to ensure safety.
• Support safe operation and security of prison facilities.
• Adhere to regulations and MOJ standards.

Skills

Plumbing

Heating systems

Water services

Building services

PPM & HSE

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 equivalents

City & Guilds Level 3 Plumbing & Domestic Heating

Heating & Ventilation

Mechanical Engineering Services / Plumbing

EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating

BPEC Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating

ETA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

Job description

Location: HMP Bedford- St Loyes Street, Bedford, MK401HG

Salary: £44,688.50 per annum + 5% additional for working shifts covering weekends

Contract: Full time/Permanent

We are seeking a level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Bedford, a Category B & Adult/Male prison - as a Mechanical Engineer.

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

HMP Bedford runs like a self-contained town, 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 Engineer, you will work alongside skilled and committed colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and other professionals, all focused on maintaining a safe and secure environment.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS. We are looking for a Plumber to join us as a Mechanical Engineer with one of the following NVQ Level 3 qualifications, along with a suitable combination of skills:

Qualifications - NVQ Level 3 equivalents

City & Guilds - Level 3 (one of the following routes):

• Plumbing & Domestic Heating
  • 6189, 5962, 6032
• Heating & Ventilation
• Mechanical Engineering Services / Plumbing
  • 6009, 6019
  • 214

EAL

• Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
  • 603/4028/9 or 600/8595/2

BPEC

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating
  • 600/6863/2

ETA

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
  • 600/2253/X

Other Requirements

• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water, or building services systems
• Minimum two years' experience working as a plumber or in an equivalent role
• Familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulations and Control of Legionella (L8) requirements
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) operations and health and safety requirements

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

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.

Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

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.

Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team