Supervisor Mechanical

Mechanical (Plumbing) Supervisor
Location: HMP Ford, Ford Rd, Ford, Arundel BN18 0BX
Salary: £45,303.07 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Supervisor to join our team at HMP Ford, a category D adult male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with at least one of the following qualifications and a combination of the following skills and experiences:

1. Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent - Desirable
2. Be familiar with and able to work to Water supply regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements - Desirable
3. Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems - Desirable
4. Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations - Desirable
5. Fully qualified tradesperson to NVQ level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline, plumbing or equivalent - Essential
6. Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements - Desirable
7. Good Health & Safety knowledge - Desirable
8. Unvented water heater vessel course G3 - Highly desirable
9. L8 awareness training - Desirable (Provided if required)

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

Pride In People. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Autumn 2026.