Job Role: Mechanical Engineer
Location: HMP Swaleside
Salary: £38,333.37 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Perm (39hrs)
We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Swaleside, a CATEGORY B male prison.
Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to 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 providing 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. Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and 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, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services.
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.
Pride In People.
We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace where all employees have a voice, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.
GFSL has been notified that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. Following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider in Autumn 2026.
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