Plumber

Government Facility Services Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days + Bank Holidays

Death in Service 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme for care

Financial reward mechanisms and retail

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) seeks a Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) to join the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Bullingdon. This full-time role covers 39 hours per week with shift work, contributing to a safe, functional prison environment.

You will install, service and repair plumbing and mechanical systems, collaborate with skilled colleagues, and follow health and safety guidelines to protect prisoners and staff.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 certificate in a mechanical or plumbing discipline or equivalent.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

Skills

NVQ Level 2

Health & Safety

Time management

People skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in mechanical or plumbing

Job description

Job Role: Plumber (Level 2)

Location: HMP Bullingdon OX25

Salary: £37,329.30 with an additional 5% basic salary in recognition of shift and weekend work.

Contract: Full Time - Perm (39hrs per week - shift work Mon to Sun)

We are seeking a dedicated Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) to join our team at HMP Bullingdon a category B male prison.

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

HMP Bullingdon runs like a self-contained city 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 Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

We are a five-year-old Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) with:

• NVQ Level 2 certificate in a mechanical or plumbing discipline or equivalent
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

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
• Death in Service at 4x salary
• Access to private GP consultations
• An Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis
• Financial reward mechanisms and 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.

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