Overview
Mechanical Engineer (Level 3) Location: HMP Lewes, 1 Brighton Road, Lewes, BN7 1EA Salary: £43,177.30 Contract: Full Time | Permanent
We are seeking an NVQ level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Lewes, a Category C and Male Prison, as a Mechanical Engineer. Join a team that works Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, striving to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Lewes operates as a self-contained town, and the Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to ensuring smooth and safe operation, with all activities impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families and the wider community.
As a Mechanical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues in Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators and others dedicated to making a positive difference and 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 for this opportunity and join our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change as part of a team that makes a difference.
We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS. We are looking for a Plumber to join us as a Mechanical Engineer with one of the following NVQ Level 3 qualifications and a combination of skills:
Qualifications
* 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)
Responsibilities and expectations
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 employment details
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 and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and preventative care information. There are also financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts. You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and genuine opportunities to build skills and progress.
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