Engineer Mechanical; Level 3

Salary: £43,177.30

Contract: Permanent - Full-Time - 39hrs

Location: HMP Rochester – 1 Ford Road, Rochester ME1 3QS
, a Category C & YOI Male Prison

We are seeking an NVQ Level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Rochester as a Mechanical Engineer. Join a team that works Monday to Sunday, supporting one another to maintain a safe, secure, and respectful environment. HMP Rochester operates like a self‑contained town, 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, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.

• 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. Non‑contractual benefits include Death in Service at four times salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services for preventative care and crisis support, financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts. The role offers a supportive, inclusive workplace with a strong focus on safety and opportunities for skill development and career progression.