Engineer Mechanical; Level 3

Plumber (Level
3)

Location:

HMP Exeter, 30 New N Rd, Exeter EX4 4EX

Salary: £43,177.30 per annum

Contract:

Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week

We are seeking an NVQ Level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Exeter, a Category B Adult Male local prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues. We work Monday to Friday, supporting one another to maintain a safe, secure, and respectful environment.

HMP Exeter operates like a self‑contained city, requiring a wide range of services to run smoothly. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the prison operates safely and effectively. The work we do has a direct impact on prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work alongside skilled and committed colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and other professionals, all focused on maintaining a safe and secure environment.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to make a positive difference, we encourage you to apply and join us in supporting rehabilitation and positive change.

• 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 and able to work to Water Supply Regulations and Control of Legionella (L8) requirements
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) operations and health and safety requirements

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.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.