Your newpany
HMP Highdown runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we aremitted and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families andmunity.
Your new role
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, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.
What you'll need to succeed
1. Certified Mechanical Engineer
2. Two years’ experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
3. Be familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
4. Experience working onmercial or industrial heating and water systems
5. Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
6. Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
7. Good Health & Safety knowledge.
8. Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
What you'll get in return
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers 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.