Engineer Mechanical; Level 3 Park

Engineer Mechanical (Level
3) Eastwood Park

Join to apply for the Engineer Mechanical (Level
3) Eastwood Park role at Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL).

Location: HMP Eastwood Park, Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 8DB

Salary: £43,177.30 per annum

Contract: 39 hours per week, Mon‑Fri, Permanent

We are seeking an NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 qualified dedicated Mechanical Engineer (plumber) to join our team at HMP Eastwood Park, a closed category, adult female prison.

As a Level 3 Mechanical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, Administrators, and others, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS and are looking for a Level 3 Mechanical Engineer with any combination of:

• 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)

Explore a varied and rewarding career ning us gives you the chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to contribute to the reintegration of prisoners into society.

Benefits include 25 days’ holidays per year plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service at 4× salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts. We have a strong focus on safety, inclusivity and career development.

We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and feel empowered to be their true selves. We are committed to fairness, consistency and supporting every employee’s needs.

Future Plans – GFSL will transfer FM Services to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027.