Senior Plumbing Supervisor – Secure Facility Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) seeks a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) to lead a skilled team at HMP Chelmsford. The role requires overseeing plumbing services, ensuring safety, and coordinating across trades to maintain a secure prison environment.

Salary £48,412.56 and a full-time, Mon-Fri 39-hour week. The post emphasizes rehabilitation support, safeguarding, and efficient maintenance operations in a demanding, regulated setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 plumbing or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in FM/secure environments preferred.
• Knowledge of Water Supply Regulations and Legionella L8 requirements expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and admins to maintain a safe, secure facility.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, risk, and project management standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Plumbing expertise

Health & Safety

Project management

Risk & compliance

Education

EAL Diploma in Plumbing and 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)- 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

Job description

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) seeks a Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) to lead a skilled team at HMP Chelmsford. The role requires overseeing plumbing services, ensuring safety, and coordinating across trades to maintain a secure prison environment.

Salary £48,412.56 and a full-time, Mon-Fri 39-hour week. The post emphasizes rehabilitation support, safeguarding, and efficient maintenance operations in a demanding, regulated setting.