Plumber

Government Facility Services Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join their team at a high-security facility. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, collaborating with skilled professionals to ensure the safety and rehabilitation of individuals. With a focus on creating a nurturing atmosphere, you will play a crucial role in maintaining essential systems that support the facility's operations. This position not only provides a competitive salary and benefits but also offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to positive change in the lives of others. If you are passionate about making a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualified Plumber with experience in plumbing or equivalent.
• Familiar with health and safety requirements and maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Mechanical Engineer in a high-security prison environment.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to ensure safety and security.

Skills

Plumbing

Water supply regulation

Legionella control

Preventive maintenance

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Unvented water heater vessel course G3

Job description

Job Role: Mechanical Engineer (Plumber)
Location: HMP Woodhill, V2 Tattenhoe St, Milton Keynes MK4 4DA
Salary: £41,818.21 per annum, +5% additional for working shifts covering weekends
Contract: Permanent, 39 hours per week, full time

We are seeking an NVQ Level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Woodhill, a High Security, 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.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with at least one of the following qualifications and a combination of skills and experiences:

1. Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent - Desirable
2. Be familiar with and able to work to Water supply regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements - Desirable
3. Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems - Desirable
4. Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations - Desirable
5. Fully qualified tradesperson to NVQ level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline, plumbing or equivalent - Essential
6. Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements - Desirable
7. Good Health & Safety knowledge - Desirable
8. Unvented water heater vessel course G3 - Highly desirable
9. L8 awareness training - Desirable (Provided if required)

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Explore a varied and rewarding career at 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.

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.

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.

GFSL has been notified by its 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 transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Autumn 2026.

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