Plumber

Job Role

Level 3 Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing) at HMP Eastwood Park, Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 8DB
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Salary: £41,818.21 per annum;
Full Time, 39 hours per week, Mon-Fri, Permanent.

Closed category adult female prison; we provide maintenance services to HMPPS.

Maintain plumbing, heating and ventilation installation; work with a cross‑trade team of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators to ensure a safe and secure environment for prisoners, staff and visitors.

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 (Mechanical Engineering/Plumbing)
• 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 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 in a plumber or equivalent role
• Familiarity with 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)

• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills for plumbing systems.
• Strong knowledge of water supply, heating and ventilation regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with a multi‑trade maintenance team.
• Commitment to health and safety and environmental protection.

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays; access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme; financial reward mechanisms, retailer discounts and a competitive pay package.

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