Overview
Mechanical Engineer (Plumber) – Location: HMP Ford, Ford Rd, Ford, Arundel BN18 0BX. Salary: £41,818.21 per annum. Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 39 hrs per week, Mon-Fri (with on-call).
We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Ford, a CAT D Mens prison.
Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Ford runs like a self-contained city; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving smooth and safe operation, and everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider families and community.
As a Mechanical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference in providing a safe and secure environment for all. If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
Responsibilities
As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, assist in maintaining safe and reliable building services. Work with colleagues across trades to support the smooth operation of the site and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff, prisoners, and visitors.
Qualifications
* Level 3 qualified Plumber (or equivalent) with any combination of:
* 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
* Be familiar with and able to work to Water supply regulation 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
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build your skills and progress.
Diversity and Inclusion
Pride In People. We are committed to promoting greater 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 recognise the value that every employee brings and strive to satisfy different needs while ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.
Organisational context
GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. Following a successful procurement process, GFSL’s services may transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Autumn 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.
Pride in People – Do the Right Thing – One Team. An ISO 9001 Certified Company.
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