Senior Mechanical Supervisor - Plumbing & Facilities

Government Facility Services Ltd; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 46,750 - 46,800; Full time

Job summary

Government Facility Services Ltd seeks a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) to lead the mechanical teams at HMP Swaleside. You will oversee plumbing, heating and domestic water systems in a secure prison setting, ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The role requires extensive plumbing qualifications, strong planning skills and the ability to manage a 7‑day schedule while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires formal plumbing & heating qualifications and trade certification.
• Candidate should have several relevant City & Guilds and NVQ qualifications.
• Experience in mechanical services for plumbing and heating is essential.
• Knowledge of water systems, Legionella control (L8) and safety practices.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule and manage maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and staff.
• Plan and oversee maintenance of plumbing, heating and domestic water systems.
• Ensure compliance with water regulations and L8 Legionella controls.
• Maintain records of work, incidents and compliance documents.
• Lead staff to deliver safe, high‑quality work on a 7‑day schedule.
• Collaborate with other maintenance disciplines to meet operating needs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Health & safety knowledge

People skills

Education

EAL Diploma in Plumbing & Heating

City & Guilds 6009/Q1014058 – 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)

Job description

Government Facility Services Ltd seeks a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) to lead the mechanical teams at HMP Swaleside. You will oversee plumbing, heating and domestic water systems in a secure prison setting, ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The role requires extensive plumbing qualifications, strong planning skills and the ability to manage a 7‑day schedule while maintaining high safety standards.