Plumber – HMP Risley (Warrington WA3 6BP)
Salary: £30,866 – £36,135 + 15% shift allowance (1 in 3 weekends) – Hours: 39 hours per week (rota basis) – Work pattern: Rota basis
- Saturday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00
- Friday: 08:00–16:00
- 1 in 3 weekends (with 15% allowance)
We’re looking for a qualified Plumber to join the team at HMP Risley. This is a stable, long‑term role on a single site with no travelling between jobs.
You’ll work as part of the onsite maintenance team, helping keep the prison safe, operational, and compliant.
The role
- Carry out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance
- Repair mains water systems and pipework
- Fault find and fix issues across the site
- Complete inspections, water sampling, and basic risk checks
- Identify and report deteriorating equipment
What you’ll need
- NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating
- Experience in maintenance (ideally commercial or FM)
- Full UK driving licence
- Basic knowledge of water hygiene / Legionella (training can be provided)
What you’ll get
- 15% shift allowance (for weekend rota – 1 in 3)
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
- Generous pension with employer contributions
- Career progression (e.g. Team Leader, Site Manager)
- Ongoing training and funded development
- Discounts, Cycle to Work, gym schemes
- Free onsite parking, gym and catering facilities
Why HMP Risley?
Long-term, secure contract
Supportive, experienced maintenance team
Prison security clearance and standard DBS required (fully supported by Amey).
About Amey
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high‑value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
To find out more visit our website
amey.co.uk/careers
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