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Amey; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Gym access

Job summary

Amey is seeking an on-site plumber to support HMP Deerbolt in Barnard Castle. You will perform planned and reactive plumbing maintenance on a secure MoJ contract, ensuring water system integrity and prompt fault finding to keep facilities running smoothly.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 Plumbing, a full UK driving licence and commercial plumbing experience. Prison clearance and DBS are required; 39-hour weeks with weekend rota, offering stability and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Plumbing or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commercial plumbing experience preferred.
• Prison clearance and DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive plumbing maintenance at HMP Deerbolt.
• Water repairs and fault finding.
• Rotas: 39 hours per week; weekend rotations.

Education

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Permanent plumber role on a secure MoJ contract.

Work: Planned & reactive plumbing maintenance, water repairs, fault finding

Requirements: NVQ Level 2 Plumbing, full UK driving licence, commercial experience preferred

Prison security clearance and Standard DBS required (supported by Amey).

Why HMP Deerbolt?

A well‑run, smaller site with a settled team, supportive management and good on‑site facilities – ideal if you want steady work without city‑centre travel.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

On‑Site Plumber

Company: Amey Salary: £30,866 to £36,135 a year Hours: Full‑time Location: Barnard Castle, DL12 9BG Working pattern: On‑site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Sept 2026 Closing date: 23 Sept 2026

Summary

Plumber – HMP Deerbolt, Barnard Castle (DL12 9BG)

£30,866 – £36,135 + 15% weekend allowance

Permanent plumber role on a secure MoJ contract.

Hours: 39 per week, 07:30 – 16:00 (15:00 Fri/15:30 Sat/Sun), rota‑based (1 in 3 weekends)

Work: Planned & reactive plumbing maintenance, water repairs, fault finding

Requirements: NVQ Level 2 Plumbing, full UK driving licence, commercial experience preferred

Prison security clearance and Standard DBS required (supported by Amey).

Why HMP Deerbolt?

A well‑run, smaller site with a settled team, supportive management and good on‑site facilities – ideal if you want steady work without city‑centre travel.

Long‑term stability

Training & progression

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension, gym, free parking

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.