Plumber - Hewell

Vox Network Consultants; Tardebigge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm is seeking a permanent Plumber for the Ministry of Justice at HMP Hewell. In this site-based position, you will support prison operations by performing routine and reactive maintenance. Key responsibilities include managing repairs, ensuring compliance, and upholding health and safety standards. Candidates must have a UK driving licence and a relevant plumbing qualification. Additional training will be provided to ensure success. Full support for security clearance will be offered.

Benefits

Training and development provided

Support for prison security clearance

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in reactive maintenance is essential.
• Certification in Legionella Control (L8) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and non-routine maintenance tasks.
• Identify and resolve faults including replacing life-expired equipment.
• Perform inspections, water sampling, and risk assessments.

Skills

Experience operating light plant and equipment

Excellent health and safety practices

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating or relevant maintenance experience

Appropriate trade qualification (Level 3)

Tools

Various plumbing and maintenance tools

Job description

Vox have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Plumber to join the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account at HMP Hewell, B97 6QQ. This is a site-based position.

This role supports His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) in maintaining safe, clean, and efficient prison environments. By applying your facilities management and plumbing expertise, you will help ensure the smooth running of secure premises.

As a Plumber, you will play a key role in delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and on time.

Working hours : 39 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and non-routine maintenance tasks.
• Identify and resolve faults, including replacing life-expired equipment.
• Perform inspections, water sampling, and risk assessments.
• Undertake mains water supply repairs.
• Minimise wastage and contribute to process improvements.
• Ensure statutory and compliance works are completed within deadlines.
• Work safely at height and in all weather conditions when required.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across all activities.

What Makes This Role Unique

You will ensure all maintenance and repair work is carried out to the highest safety standards and in accordance with agreed method statements.

Prison Security Clearance will be required (full support will be provided throughout this process).

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence
• Appropriate trade qualification (Level 3)
• Experience operating light plant and equipment
• Ideally qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating with relevant maintenance experience (applications from candidates with NVQ Level 2 will also be considered)

Desirable

• Legionella Control (L8) certification
• Experience working in a commercial or facilities management environment

Training and development will be provided to help you get up to speed and succeed in the role