Senior Plumbing Mechanical Supervisor – Lead & Deliver

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL; Newsham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in Service 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

GFSL is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) for HMP Swaleside to lead a team of trades and ensure safe, reliable building services in a secure environment. The role covers heating, water and building services with a focus on safety, planning and effective team leadership.

The post requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and extensive plumbing experience in FM or secure settings. Competitive benefits apply, including holidays and wellbeing schemes.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience, ideally within FM environment and/ or secure environment.
• Experience with commercial or industrial heating, water or building services.
• Familiar with Water Supply Regulation 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 plumbers and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable services at HMP Swaleside.
• Coordinate tasks across trades and supervise daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with water regulation, Legionella L8 and safety standards.
• Plan and manage maintenance programs, liaising with prison staff and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Plumbing expertise

Health & safety

Project planning

People management

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating

City & Guilds 6189 - Plumbing and Domestic Heating

City & Guilds 6019 - Mechanical Engineering Services (Plumbing)

City & Guilds 6288-31 - Heating and Ventilating Craftsperson

ETA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

Job description

GFSL is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) for HMP Swaleside to lead a team of trades and ensure safe, reliable building services in a secure environment. The role covers heating, water and building services with a focus on safety, planning and effective team leadership.

The post requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and extensive plumbing experience in FM or secure settings. Competitive benefits apply, including holidays and wellbeing schemes.