Overview
Job Role: Commercial Gas Engineer
Location: HMP Littlehey- Crow Spinney Lane, West Perry PE280SR
Salary: £41,818.21
Contract: Full time/Perm
We are seeking a dedicated Commercial Gas Engineer to join our team at HMP Littlehey, a Category C & YOI prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday-Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Littlehey runs like a self-contained town; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community. As a Commercial Gas Engineer 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 an Engineer - Combustion with any combination of the required experience and qualifications listed below.
Responsibilities
The role involves applying your expertise as a combustion/gas engineer within a prison environment, working with a multidisciplinary Facilities Maintenance Team to maintain safe and compliant gas systems, and supporting the broader security and welfare of prisoners, staff and visitors. You will collaborate with colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators to maintain safe operations and contribute to a positive and secure environment.
Qualifications
* Two years experience working in a role as a heating engineer, a combustion engineer or equivalent
* Must be familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
* Must be familiar with and able to work to Gas Safe (installation and use) regulations 1998 and associated industry Standards
* Experience of working with commercial catering gas appliances would be beneficial
* Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
* CCN1 - Core domestic gas safety and relevant domestic appliance units
* COCN1 - Core commercial gas safety certificate and relevant commercial units
* Good Health & Safety knowledge
* Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
Benefits and Working Culture
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.
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