Plumber

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 part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, you will work alongside skilled and committed colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and other professionals, striving to maintain a safe and secure environment.

• NVQ Level 3 equivalents (City & Guilds):
  • 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

• 25 days holidays per year plus Bank Holidays
• Death in Service at 4x salary
• Access to private GP consultations
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services
• Financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is a Ministry of Justice business. We are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace and promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.