Overview
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Location
Location: HMP Rochester, 1 Fort Rd, Rochester ME1 3QS
Salary
Salary: £41,818.21
Employment type
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Rochester, a Cat C Mens prison. Join a team that works Monday to Friday/Sunday as a supportive and driven family, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment. The Facilities Maintenance Team supports the operation of the facility, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community. You will work alongside Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and others dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment.
If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, apply to join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
Responsibilities
* Provide mechanical engineering support within the Facilities Maintenance Team to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the prison’s systems.
* Collaborate with trades including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners and Administrators to deliver maintenance and improvements.
* Work within Health, Safety and regulatory requirements to maintain compliance.
Qualifications
* Two years' experience in a role as a plumber or equivalent
* Familiar with Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
* Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems
* Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
* Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
* Good Health & Safety knowledge
* Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
Benefits
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided, including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services. Other financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts are available. The organisation emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and opportunities for skill development and progression.
About the employer
GFSL (Gov Facilities Services Limited) operates as a Ministry of Justice business delivering critical FM services to HMPPS. The organisation is exploring a procurement process that may transfer services to a private sector provider/providers in Autumn 2026. Pride in People. An ISO 9001 Certified Company.
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