Engineer Mechanical; Level 3

Location & Contract

Location:

HMP Rochester – 1 Ford Road, Rochester ME1 3QS
. Salary: £43,177.30.

Contract:

Permanent – Full-Time – 39 hours per week.

Mechanical Engineer (Plumber – NVQ Level 3 Qualified)

We are seeking an NVQ Level 3 qualified Plumber to join our Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Rochester, a Category C & YOI male prison. The role involves supporting safe, secure, and respectful operations across the facility.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Collaborate with Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, and other professionals to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of plumbing, heating, ventilation and other building services systems.
• Participate in planned preventive maintenance (PPM) activities and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Support the implementation of Water Supply Regulations and Control of Legionella (L8) requirements.

• NVQ Level 3 – City & Guilds (one of:
  Plumbing & Domestic Heating – 6189, 5962, 6032;
  Heating & Ventilation – 6288‑31, 6188, 6088, 6018; Mechanical Engineering Services / Plumbing – 6009, 6019; Engineering Maintenance – 214)
• NVQ Level 3 – EAL – Diploma in Plumbing and Heating – 603/4028/9 or 600/8595/2
• NVQ Level 3 – BPEC – Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating – 600/6863/2
• NVQ Level 3 – ETA – Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance – 600/2253/X

• Minimum two years' experience as a plumber or in an equivalent role.
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water, or building services systems.
• Familiarity with Water Supply Regulations and Control of Legionella (L8) requirements.
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) operations and health and safety requirements.

Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holidays. Non‑contractual benefits include Death in Service at 4× salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms, and retailer discounts.