Commercial Gas Engineer
Location: HMP Albany (IOW), 55 Parkhurst Rd, Newport, PO30 5RS
Salary: £41,818.21 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are seeking an experienced Plumber with a proven history as a Commercial Gas Engineer to join our team at HMP Albany (IOW), a category B adult male prison.
Join a team that is more than just colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Albany (IOW) 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, families, and the community.
As a Commercial Gas Engineer, you will work alongside passionate colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to providing a safe environment.
If you want to use your skills to make a positive difference and help 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 Commercial Gas Engineer with one of the following Level 3 qualifications:
* City & Guilds 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating
* City & Guilds 5962 Certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)
* City & Guilds 6019 Mechanical Engineering services
* City & Guilds 6018 Heating and ventilation installation
* City & Guilds 214 Engineering systems maintenance
* City & Guilds 6188 Heating and ventilating
* City & Guilds 6088 Certificate in heating and ventilating
* City & Guilds 6032 The advanced craft certificate in plumbing
* EAL 603/4028/9 or 600/8595/2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
* City & Guilds 6009/Q1014058 Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing (Domestic)
* BPEC 600/6863/2 Level 3 NVQ diploma in domestic plumbing and heating
Plus the following essential certifications:
* COCN1 & CCN1 - Core gas safety certificates and relevant commercial units
* Unvented water heater vessel course G3
And a combination of:
* Two years' experience as a heating engineer, combustion engineer, or equivalent
* Knowledge of Water Supply Regulation and Legionella L8 requirements
* Familiarity with Gas Safe (installation and use) regulations 1998 and industry standards
* Experience with commercial catering gas appliances is beneficial
* L8 Legionella awareness training
If this describes you, we would love to hear from you!
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Join Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) to help keep prisons secure and safe, and support prisoner reintegration into society.
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP consultations, Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts.
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