Plumber

Gov Facility Services Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in Service 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Overtime and on-call payments

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is recruiting a qualified Mechanical Engineer (Plumber) for HMP Winchester. You will join a dedicated facilities team, working Monday–Friday, 39 hours per week, ensuring safe and reliable plumbing and heating services within a category B local prison.

You'll hold Level 3 plumbing qualifications, with experience in water systems, Legionella control, and preventive maintenance to protect prisoners and staff while supporting rehabilitation-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a plumber role or equivalent.
• Familiar with Water supply regulation and Legionella L8 requirements.
• Good knowledge of planned preventive maintenance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate plumbing and heating systems at HMP Winchester.
• Comply with Water supply regulations and Legionella L8 requirements.
• Support a safety-focused, inclusive workplace and routine maintenance.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Legionella L8 knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Water regulation compliance

Strong teamwork

Education

C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating

C&G 5962 Plumbing (Advanced craft)

C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)

C&G 6018 Heating and ventilation installation

C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating

C&G 6088 Certificate in heating and ventilating

C&G 6032 Advanced craft certificate in plumbing

EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating

2 years' experience as a plumber or equivalent

Water supply regulation understanding

Tools

L8 training awareness

Job description

Location: HMP Winchester, Romsey Rd, Winchester SO22 5DF

Overtime and on-call additional payments also available

Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

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.

We are seeking an NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 qualified Mechanical Engineer (Plumber) to join our team at HMP Winchester, a category B local, adult 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 Winchester 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 Mechanical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from other 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.

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 and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

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

• C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating
• C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)
• C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)
• C&G 6018 heating and ventilation installation
• C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating
• C&G 6088 certificate in heating and ventilating
• C&G 6032 the advanced craft certificate in plumbing
• EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water or building service systems.
• Unvented water heater vessel course G3 - Highly desirable
• Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
• Be familiar with and able to work to Water supply regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
• Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• 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.

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.

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 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 complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team