Engineer Mechanical; Level 3

Overview

Job Role:

Mechanical Engineer (Plumber)

Location:

HMP Bedford, St Loyes Street, Bedford, MK40 1HG

Salary: £43,177.30 per annum + 5% additional for working weekends

Contract:

Full time / Permanent

We are seeking a level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Bedford, a Category B & Adult/Male prison, as a Mechanical Engineer.

• Work alongside skilled colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and other professionals to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Support the Facilities Maintenance Team to ensure the smooth and safe operation of prison facilities.
• Contribute to rehabilitation and positive change through technical maintenance work and adherence to safety standards.

We are looking for a Plumber with one of the following NVQ Level 3 equivalents, plus a suitable combination of related skills:

• City & Guilds – Level 3 (one of the following routes):
• Plumbing & Domestic Heating — 6189, 5962, 6032
• Heating & Ventilation — 6288-31, 6188, 6088, 6018
• Mechanical Engineering Services / Plumbing — 6009, 6019
• Engineering Maintenance — 214
• EAL — Diploma in Plumbing and Heating (603/4028/9 or 600/8595/2)
• BPEC — Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating (600/6863/2)
• ETA — Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (600/2253/X)

• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water, or building services systems
• Minimum two years’ experience working as a plumber or in an equivalent role
• Familiar with Water Supply Regulations and Control of Legionella (L8) requirements
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) operations and health and safety requirements

• Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
• Non-contractual benefits include Death in Service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts