Senior Plumbing & Mechanical Supervisor – Facilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) at HMP Highpoint, Newmarket. The role focuses on leading a multi-trade team and delivering compliant, safe facilities services within a prison setting.

You will oversee planning, coordination of maintenance tasks and projects, and ensure high standards of safety, reliability and service delivery in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years' experience, ideally within an FM environment and/or secure environment, military, health or similar sectors.
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water or building service systems.
• Familiar with Water Supply Regulations and Legionella L8 requirements.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
• A rounded knowledge of risk and compliance and demonstrable planning & project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of trades, including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners and Administrators.
• Oversee maintenance and installation work in a secure environment with adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Education

NVQ Level 3 plumbing and heating

NVQ Level 3 mechanical engineering services (plumbing)

NVQ Level 3 heating and ventilation installation

EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating

C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating

C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)

C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)

C&G 6018 heating and ventilation installation

C&G 6129 certificate in Plumbing

C&G 214 Engineering systems maintenance

C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating

C&G 6088 certificate in heating and ventilating

C&G 6032 the advanced craft certificate in plumbing

Job description

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) at HMP Highpoint, Newmarket. The role focuses on leading a multi-trade team and delivering compliant, safe facilities services within a prison setting.

You will oversee planning, coordination of maintenance tasks and projects, and ensure high standards of safety, reliability and service delivery in a complex environment.