Engineer Mechanical; Level 3 Swaleside

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3) Swaleside role at Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)

Location:

HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Road, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, ME12 4AX

Salary: £43,177.30

Contract:

Full time | Permanent

As a Mechanical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

We are seeking an NVQ level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Swaleside, a CATEGORY C & Male PRISON - as a Mechanical Engineer.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Swaleside runs like a self-contained TOWN, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

• C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating
• C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)
• C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)
• C&G 6018 heating and ventilation installation
• C&G 6129 certificate in Plumbing
• C&G 214 Engineering systems maintenance
• C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating
• C&G 6088 certificate in heating and ventilating
• C&G 6032 the advanced craft certificate in plumbing
• EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water or building service systems.
• Unvented water heater vessel course G3 - Highly desirable
• Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
• Be familiar with and able to work to Water supply regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
• Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
• Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• L8 awareness training - Desirable (Provided if required)

• Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays.
• Non-contractual benefits:
  Death in Service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial rewards and retailer discounts.
• Strong focus on safety, inclusive workplace, competitive benefits, opportunities to build skills and progress.
• Diversity and inclusion commitment.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.