Gas Engineer

Serco: HMP Thameside, London, SE28 Permanent, Full Time – Monday-Friday 08:00 – 16:30hrs (part of the on call rota1 in 11, with weekly on call payments of £160.00 per designated call week) Up to £37,000 + LWA £6,200 per annum + Benefits Package

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, repairs, and testing of gas systems and plumbing installations throughout the establishment and cells.
• Diagnose faults and complete defect rectification on plant and equipment
• Install new plant, systems, and equipment as required
• Support colleagues across the maintenance team with wider site activities
• Maintain accurate schedules, records, and reports on work completed
• Investigate equipment performance issues and provide recommendations for improvement

• A recognised trade apprenticeship or equivalent plumbing qualification (City and Guilds or NVQ)
• Gas Safe registration with relevant commercial and domestic gas qualifications
• Experience working with both commercial and domestic systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork and continuous improvement

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.

• 25 days plus bank holidays (option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Free on site car parking
• Free use of on site gym
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime Health Line, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all.