Plumber Location: HMP Lewes, 1 Brighton Rd, Lewes BN7 1EA
Salary: £36,595 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, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Lewes 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 extends to the families and community.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues, including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and others, 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. Be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with any combination of:
1. Two years' experience working as a plumber or in an equivalent role
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 range from:
* Death in Service at 4x salary
* Access to private GP consultations
* An Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services for preventative care and crisis management
* A range of financial reward mechanisms
* Access to retailer discounts
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive and 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. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation.
Everyone's needs at work are different, and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.
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 in Spring 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.
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