Plumbing Mechanical Supervisor - Lead Building Systems

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Warden; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Death in Service 4x salary

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) seeks a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) to lead on-site plumbing and building services at HMP Swaleside. You’ll drive safe operation of heating, water, and ventilation systems while coordinating maintenance tasks and contractor work.

The role requires extensive plumbing qualifications and at least five years of FM or secure-environment experience, with strong health & safety discipline and people management skills.

Qualifications

• EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent recognised plumbing qualifications.
• Extensive City & Guilds plumbing qualifications covering domestic and industrial services.
• Experience with Water Supply Regulation and Legionella L8 control measures.
• Strong health and safety knowledge with practical site experience.
• Five plus years in FM, secure, or healthcare/military settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plumbing and building services teams on site at HMP Swaleside.
• Ensure safe, compliant operation of heating, water and ventilation systems.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks, plan works and manage contractors if required.
• Uphold risk, compliance and quality standards across facilities.
• Promote rehabilitation and a safe environment for staff, prisoners and visitors.

Education

EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating

City & Guilds 6009/Q Mechanical Engineering Services: Plumbing (Domestic)

BPEC Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating

City & Guilds 6189 - Plumbing and Domestic Heating

City & Guilds 6032 - Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing

City & Guilds 5962 - Certificate in Plumbing (Advanced Craft)

City & Guilds 6019 - Mechanical Engineering Services (Plumbing)

City & Guilds 6288‑31 - Heating and Ventilating Craftsperson (Industrial & Commercial)

ETA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

City & Guilds 6188 - Heating and Ventilating

City & Guilds 6088 - Certificate in Heating and Ventilating

City & Guilds 6018 - Heating and Ventilation Installation

City & Guilds 214 - Engineering Systems Maintenance

A minimum of five years' experience in FM/secure environments

Experience on commercial/industrial heating, water or building services

Knowledge of Water Supply Regulation and Legionella L8

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational, time management and people skills

Risk, compliance, planning & project management

Job description

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) seeks a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) to lead on-site plumbing and building services at HMP Swaleside. You’ll drive safe operation of heating, water, and ventilation systems while coordinating maintenance tasks and contractor work.

The role requires extensive plumbing qualifications and at least five years of FM or secure-environment experience, with strong health & safety discipline and people management skills.