Supervisor Mechanical Pentonville

UK Gov Facility Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A government facility management service in London is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to oversee the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Pentonville. The role involves ensuring a safe environment and managing plumbing and heating services. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and qualifications in plumbing. Competitive salary, benefits include 25 holiday days, access to EAP and discounts. Join a team committed to making a difference in rehabilitation and safety.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a plumber or equivalent.
• Familiar with Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8.
• Experience in commercial or industrial heating and water systems.
• Desirable: Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Pentonville.
• Ensure safe and secure environment for staff and prisoners.
• Manage and coordinate plumbing and heating services.

Skills

Supervising staff

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

C&G 6035 (Plumbing)

C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating)

NVQ level 3 in Plumbing

Job description

• Locations HMP / YOI Pentonville (GFSL), London, N7 8TT, GB
• Apply Before 01/15/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Monday to Sunday

Job Description

Job Role: Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing Supervisor)

Salary: £48,574.47 plus additional 5% basic salary in recognition of shift and weekend working

Contract: Full Time - Perm

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Supervisor to join our team at HMP Pentonville a category B male prison.

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

HMP Pentonville runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

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, and others, 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 and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Mechanical Supervisor with any combination of:

• Five years’ experience as a plumber or equivalent
• Must be familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water or building services systems
• Experience of supervising staff
• Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent.
• Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification - Desirable
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

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, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

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. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

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.

Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

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.

We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone’s needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.