Plumber / Mechanical Engineer

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); Bedford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service

Private GP

EAP counselling

Financial rewards

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl) is seeking a Plumber/Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) for HMP Bedford, a Category B adult/male prison. The role supports a safety-focused facilities team, with colleagues across trades, including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and cleaners.

A strong emphasis on safety and inclusion is highlighted, with a competitive benefits package and 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Health & Safety

Org & time management

People skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in mechanical/plumbing or equivalent

Job description

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

We are seeking a dedicated Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) to join our team at HMP Bedford, a Category B& Adult/Male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday-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 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.

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.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided.

• Death in Service at 4x salary
• access to private GP consultations
• Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis
• financial reward mechanisms
• access to retailer discounts

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.

Up to £37329.30 per annum + with a 5% shift allowance