Job Role: Mechanical Engineer (Plumber)
Location: HMP Bedford
Salary: £41,818.21 per annum + 5% additional for working shifts covering weekends
Contract: Full time/Perm
We are seeking a level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Bedford, a Category B & Adult/Male prison, as a Mechanical Engineer.
Join a team that is more than just colleagues - we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Bedford operates like a self-contained town, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, we are 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 making a positive difference and providing a secure environment.
If you want to use your skills to create a better future, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking a qualified Plumber with skills and qualifications such as:
1. C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating
2. C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)
3. C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)
4. C&G 6018 heating and ventilation installation
5. C&G 6129 certificate in Plumbing
6. C&G 214 Engineering systems maintenance
7. C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating
8. C&G 6088 certificate in heating and ventilating
9. C&G 6032 the advanced craft certificate in plumbing
10. EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
11. Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water, or building service systems
12. Unvented water heater vessel course G3 - Highly desirable
13. Two years' experience as a plumber or equivalent
14. Familiarity with Water supply regulation and Legionella L8 requirements
15. Knowledge of planned preventive maintenance and health & safety standards
16. Optional: L8 awareness training (provided if required)
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Explore a rewarding career at GFSL. Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, and to assist prisoners in reintegration into society.
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts. We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development.
We are committed to diversity and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Please note: GFSL services will transfer to a private sector provider in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process.
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