Overview
Job Role: Mechanical Engineer (Plumber)
Location: HMP Bedford, St Loyes Street, Bedford, MK40 1HG
Salary: £41,818.21 per annum + 5% additional for working shifts covering weekends
Contract: Full time / Permanent
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.
Role and responsibilities
As a Mechanical Engineer you will work alongside experienced colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners and Administrators, dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.
Join a team that works to maintain a safe and nurturing environment and contribute to the smooth and safe operation of the facility, as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team.
Qualifications and requirements
* 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 the 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 working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
* Familiar with Water supply regulations and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
* Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
* Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
* L8 awareness training (Desirable, provided if required)
Additional information
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!
Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.
Benefits and culture
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, with a range of non-contractual benefits including: Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, and various financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts. There is a strong focus on safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive benefits, and opportunities to build skills and progress.
Diversity and future of GFSL
Pride in People – GFSL is committed to diversity and creating a workplace where all employees have a voice, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities for everyone.
GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector, with transfer to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027.
Company taglines
Pride in People • Do the Right Thing • One Team
An ISO 9001 Certified Company
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