Job Role: Mechanical Engineer (Plumber)
Location: HMP The Mount, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NZ
Salary: £41,818.21 per annum + 5% additional for working shifts covering weekends
Contract: Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week
We are seeking a level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP The Mount, a Category C & Adult/Male prison, as a Level 3 Mechanical Engineer.
Join a supportive and driven team that works Monday to Sunday, committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment. HMP The Mount operates like a self-contained town, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. Our Facilities Maintenance Team is dedicated 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 focused on making a positive difference and providing a secure environment for all.
If you want to use your skills to build 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. We are looking for a Plumber with the following qualifications and skills:
* C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating
* C&G 5962 Certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)
* C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)
* C&G 6018 Heating and ventilation installation
* C&G 6129 Certificate in Plumbing
* C&G 214 Engineering systems maintenance
* C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating
* C&G 6088 Certificate in heating and ventilating
* C&G 6032 Advanced craft certificate in plumbing
* EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
* Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water, or building service systems
* Unvented water heater vessel course G3 - Highly desirable
* Two years' experience as a plumber or equivalent
* Knowledge of Water supply regulation and Legionella L8 requirements
* Good knowledge of planned preventative maintenance and health & safety regulations
* 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. We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development. Benefits include 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service cover, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel valued and empowered. Our services will transition to the private sector in Autumn 2026, following procurement.
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