Location: HMP Norwich, Knox Rd, Norwich NR1 4LU Salary: £39, + 5% allowance for working shifts + On-call payment Contract: Permanent, 39 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on shift pattern, with on-call duty We are seeking an experienced Level 3 qualified Plumber who can confidently lead teams to join our team at a HMP Norwich, a cat B/C adult male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Sunday on shifts as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Norwich runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community. As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and direct experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all. You will lead a team of around 4/5 direct reports with the support of the Site Manager. 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 and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Mechanical Supervisor with a combination of:
1. Five years’ experience as a plumber or equivalent
2. Must be familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
3. Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water or building services systems
4. Experience of supervising staff
5. Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
6. Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification - Desirable
7. Relevant professional qualifications (facilities management/project management) - Desirable
8. Good Health & Safety knowledge.
9. 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, to 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. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts. 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. Explore facilities careers where you can make difference. 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. 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/providers in Spring 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more. Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team An ISO 9001 Certified Company