Plumber
Location: Bernard Castle
Salary: Up to £35,000 + 15% weekend shift allowance (rota-based)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week (rota-based including 1 in 3 weekends)
Overview
We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Plumber to join our on-site facilities management team at HMP Durham. This is a permanent role offering stability, a competitive salary, and additional weekend and on-call allowances.
As part of a critical maintenance team within a secure environment, you’ll be carrying out a range of routine and reactive plumbing tasks that contribute to the safety and efficiency of the prison estate.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out routine and non-routine plumbing maintenance
* Diagnose and repair faults in mains water supplies and domestic systems
* Conduct inspections, water sampling, and risk assessments
* Identify and rectify life-expired equipment and associated issues
* Operate light plant equipment as required
* Ensure all tasks are completed in line with health and safety protocols
* Support wider estate maintenance and compliance as part of the FM team
What You’ll Need
Essential:
* NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent)
* Full UK driving licence
* Proven experience in a commercial plumbing environment
* Ability to work on a rota, including 1 in 3 weekends and on-call shifts
* Comfortable working in a secure facility and passing security clearance
Desirable:
* Legionella Control (L8) certification
* Experience working within secure or high-compliance settings
* Familiarity with facilities management processes
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £35,000 + 15% weekend allowance
* Paid on-call duties (additional to salary)
* 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Career development and training support
* Access to employee discounts and benefit schemes
* Paid volunteering days
* Health and wellbeing resources
Get in touch with Jacob from HVAC for more info