Job Description
Plumber
Location: HMP Lewes, 1 Brighton Rd, Lewes BN7 1EA
Salary: £38,333.37 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Lewes, a CAT B Men's Prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work alongside experienced colleagues, including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, 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.
We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical services to HMPPS. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with any combination of:
1. Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
2. Familiarity with and ability to work to 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 GFSL.
Welcome to careers 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. These include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis.
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build your skills and progress.
Explore facilities careers where you can make a difference. Pride In People.
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 Autumn 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.
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