Commercial Gas Engineer

Overview

Job Role:

Commercial Gas Engineer

Location:

HMP Whitemoor, Longhill Road, March PE15 0PR

Salary: £41,818.21

Contract:

Full Time/Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Whitemoor, a high-security male prison. The team works collectively to maintain a safe and secure environment for prisoners, staff, and visitors.

HMP Whitemoor operates like a self-contained city and relies on a large team to keep the facility functioning. The Facilities Maintenance Team contributes to smooth and safe operations that impact the wider prison community.

As a Commercial Gas Engineer, you will work with a team of trades professionals (Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and others) who are committed to making a positive difference by providing a safe and secure environment.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to support rehabilitation and positive change, we encourage you to apply and join the team in delivering secure and rehabilitative environments.

GFSL is a Ministry of Justice business delivering essential services to HMPPS. The role requires appropriate gas safety qualifications for domestic and commercial units as detailed below.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain and service gas-related systems and safety equipment.
• Support gas safety operations in line with domestic and commercial requirements and relevant safety certificates.
• Engage in reactive maintenance, fault finding, installation, testing and commissioning where applicable.
• Adhere to Water Supply Regulations and Control of Legionella L8 requirements where relevant.
• Contribute to a safe, secure environment for prisoners and staff and support broader facility operations.

• CCN1 - Core domestic gas safety and relevant domestic appliance units
• COCN1 - Core commercial gas safety certificate and relevant commercial units
• Two years of experience in a role as a heating engineer, combustion engineer, or equivalent
• Plumber qualifications to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing & Heating) and NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent; or NVQ Level 2 with substantial relevant experience
• Familiarity with Water Supply Regulations and Legionella L8 requirements
• Experience in reactive maintenance, fault finding and resolution, installations, testing and commissioning

Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, with a range of non-contractual benefits (including Death in Service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme). Additional financial rewards and retailer discounts may apply.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities to develop your skills. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing career progression opportunities for all.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that FM services will in the future be delivered by private sector providers. Following a procurement process, GFSL’s services will transfer to private sector providers no sooner than August 2027.

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