Overview
Title: Mobile Gas Engineer/Plumber - Holme House
Requisition ID: 9848
We are excited to offer a permanent Mobile Gas Engineer / Plumber role in the North East of England. The role involves travel across the region visiting a number of establishments within the region.
The salary is competitive. A van (for business use only) and fuel card are provided. A full driving licence is essential for this role.
Hours: 39 hours per week, 08:00 – 17:00. There is a 1 in 4 weekend rota with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary.
Join our vibrant, inclusive community in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account, delivering Facilities Management services for prisons that make a positive impact across the UK.
At Amey, we support our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), delivering safe, clean and efficient prisons through our facilities management expertise across England and Wales.
What You Will Do
* Provide maintenance and reactive tasks in accordance with competency, with attention to detail and a strong emphasis on compliance. Typically based in a local region but may attend other regions and could work at individual sites for a period as required.
* Be AP in one or more principles across the regions; training will be provided.
* Gas appliance servicing and inspection, including combustion analysis and flue gas integrity testing.
* Tightness testing of commercial gas pipework.
* Maintain gas interlock systems and mechanical ventilation installations where fitted.
* Reactive diagnostics and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on high-capacity boilers, radiant tube heaters, and commercial water heaters.
* Work safely in line with Amey’s Zero Code.
* Carry out PPM activities and reactive repairs.
* New works/installations/upgrades/commissioning.
* Follow Amey/MOJ/HMPPS security protocols including tool management.
* Other duties commensurate with the role.
* Assist escorting duties as required.
* RP for disciplines within skillset.
Qualifications
What you will bring:
* Currently registered with Gas Safe with commercial endorsements:
* CODNCO1 – Core Domestic to Non-Domestic Changeover
* CIGA1 – Commercial Indirect Fired Heating Appliances
* ICPN1 – Installation of Commercial Pipework
* TPCP1/TPCP1A – Testing and Purging of Commercial Gas Pipework
* Competence in combustion control systems, ventilation interlocks, and pressure regulation
* NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing (advantageous for water systems)
* Legionella awareness and compliance
* Full UK Driving License
* Good all-round project management knowledge
* Willingness to qualify for Amey Gas & Mechanical AP/RP responsibilities
Desirable Additional Gas Qualifications
* CODC1 Domestic NG core to catering core changeover
* COMCAT1 Catering appliances - ranges open and solid top
* COMCAT2 Catering appliances - water boilers, pressure steam
* COMCAT3 Catering appliances - deep fat and pressure fryers
* COMCAT5 Catering appliances - forced draught burners
* CMET1 Low pressure diaphragm and rotary meters
* CMET2 Diaphragm, PD and turbine meters up to 16 bar
* REGT2 Non-domestic medium-pressure regulators and controls
Skills & Experience
* Basic Health and Safety
* Site-specific training as identified by People Manager
* Basic IT skills
* Proven track record in commercial gas plant maintenance, including high-efficiency condensing boilers, forced draft burners, direct-fired water heaters, and radiant tube heating
* Ability to diagnose fault finding on gas appliances and controls
* Familiarity with commercial gas installation pipe sizing and complex tightness testing of installation pipework
* Experience with elevated gas pressure supplies and over-pressure protection safety devices
* Proven track record with commercial water systems and water storage systems
* Experience with water management compliance and Legionella
* Understanding of building maintenance and system compliance (training provided)
* Experience in a custodial environment (desirable)
* Able to work at heights and independently
* Willingness to use initiative and work in a commercial environment
* Be able to work in a custodial environment
Benefits and Diversity
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills, you may be eligible for development or training opportunities.
Prison Security Clearance including Enhanced DBS will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
Why join Amey?
Amey works on long-term contracts, offering a path for a long-term career. We have Platinum status with Investors in People, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people. There is a place for you here whether starting your career, returning to work, or bringing professional expertise.
Our benefits
* Remuneration – competitive annual salary with annual reviews
* Career Growth – opportunities to progress to Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager
* Training Opportunities – comprehensive training including leadership programs
* Holidays – at least 24 days plus bank holidays, with option to buy more
* Pension – generous scheme with Amey contributions
* Flexible benefits – insurance, Cycle2Work, discounted gym membership
* Exclusive Discounts – online portal with retailer offers
* Volunteer days – two Social Impact Days per year
* Family-friendly policies for new parents or carers
* Membership of Affinity Networks
About Amey
Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that protect our shared future. We operate across the UK and internationally in varied environments.
To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
Amey welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements. Please contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss access needs or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Apply today. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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