Mechanical Engineer
Location: HMP Ford, Ford Rd, Ford, Arundel BN18 0BX
Salary: £36,595 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Ford, a CAT D Men's prison.
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 Ford runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As the Facilities Maintenance Team, we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor, and wider community.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues, including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.
If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
Responsibilities:
1. Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent.
2. Familiarity with Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements.
3. Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems.
4. Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements.
5. Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent.
6. Good Health & Safety knowledge.
7. Excellent organisational, time management, and people skills.
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!
Explore a varied and rewarding career at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided, including Death in Service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.
Pride In People: We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves.
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 transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Spring 2026.
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