Mechanical Engineer (Level 3)
Location: HMP Hollesley Bay, IP123JW
Salary: £41,818.21
Contract: Full time/Perm
We are seeking a Level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Hollesley Bay, a category D & adult/male prison, as a Mechanical Engineer.
Join a team that is more than just colleagues – we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Hollesley Bay operates like a self-contained town, 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 wider community.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment.
If you want a role to use your skills to make a difference, apply now and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
Qualifications
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking a Mechanical Engineer with the following qualifications and skills:
* 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 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 as a plumber or equivalent
* Familiar with Water supply regulation and Legionella L8 control requirements
* Knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
* Understanding of health and safety requirements
* L8 awareness training – Desirable (provided if required)
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
Joining us means helping ensure prisons are secure and safe, and aiding prisoners' reintegration into society.
Benefits include 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service (4x salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more.
We focus on safety, inclusivity, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth.
At GFSL, we promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel valued and empowered.
Note: GFSL services will transfer to private providers in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process.
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