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Location: HMP Lewes, 1 Brighton Rd, Lewes BN7 1EA
Salary: £41,818.21 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Lewes, a CAT B Mens Prison.
Join a team that is more than just colleagues – we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe environment.
HMP Lewes operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. Our Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to ensuring smooth and safe operations, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment.
If you want to use your skills to make a difference and support rehabilitation and positive change, we encourage you to apply.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking a Mechanical Engineer with:
* Two years’ experience as a plumber or equivalent
* Knowledge of Water Supply Regulation and Legionella L8 requirements
* Experience with commercial or industrial heating and water systems
* Good health and safety knowledge
* Qualifications: C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and Heating), NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
* Excellent organizational, 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.
Joining us means helping to ensure prisons are secure and safe, and aiding prisoners' reintegration into society.
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, and various financial rewards and discounts.
We prioritize safety, inclusivity, and career progression, with a focus on diversity and belonging.
Note: GFSL services will transfer to a private provider in Autumn 2026 following procurement processes.
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Facilities Services
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