Job Role: Mechanical Engineer (Plumber)
Location: HMP Bedford
Salary: £41,818.21 per annum + 5% additional for working shifts covering weekends
Contract: Full time/Perm
We are seeking an NVQ Level 3 qualified Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Bedford, a Category B male 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 have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference.
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.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
1. C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating
2. C&G 5962 certificate in Plumbing (Advanced craft)
3. C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering services (plumbing)
4. C&G 6018 heating and ventilation installation
5. C&G 6129 certificate in Plumbing
6. C&G 214 Engineering systems maintenance
7. C&G 6188 Heating and ventilating
8. C&G 6088 certificate in heating and ventilating
9. C&G 6032 the advanced craft certificate in plumbing
10. EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
11. Two years' experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
12. Familiarity with Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
13. Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems
14. Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
15. 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. 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.
We are committed to promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace where all employees feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.
GFSL has been notified 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 Autumn 2026.
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