Plumber

Job Role:

Mechanical Engineer (Plumber)

Location:

HMP The Mount, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NZ

Salary: £43,177.30–£46,775.42 per annum + 5% additional for working shifts covering weekends

Contract:

Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week

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

As a Mechanical Engineer you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues ranging from plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, to cleaners and administrators, and others. You will help maintain a safe and secure environment, ensuring smooth operation of the facilities and positively impacting prisoners, employees, visitors, families, and the community.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

• C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating – Level 3
• 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)

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided. These include Death in Service at 4× salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a range of financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.

We focus heavily on safety, maintain a supportive and inclusive workplace, offer a competitive benefits package, and provide real opportunities to build your skills and progress.

Pride in People. We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation and are committed to satisfying diverse needs while ensuring fairness and consistency for all.

We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, and career progression opportunities for everyone.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in the future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL’s services will transfer to a private sector provider(s) no sooner than August 2027.

We also support the mission of the Ministry of Justice business and provide critical, time‑bound services to HMPPS.

Explore a varied and rewarding career come to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us gives you a chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

We are an ISO 9001 Certified Company.