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    • As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work alongside skilled and committed colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners,…
    • Stable, full-time work with an established, growing company.
    • Industry-leading pay – we offer some of the best rates around.
    • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent*.
    • General plumbing (taps, toilets, basins, sinks).
    • Full-Time | Overtime Available | Performance Bonus*.
    • On-call rota (1 Saturday in 5).
    • You must have experience in plumbing, carpentry and tiling. *.
    • The candidate needs to have a good understanding of bathroom design, installation and planning,…
    • The role is responsible for keeping plumbing and associated building-services systems safe, compliant and operational.
    • Assemble and install various plumbing components according to specifications.
    • Perform carpentry work related to plumbing installations when necessary.
    • The right person will have strong experience across both commercial HVAC systems and domestic air conditioning, with the ability to work on larger commercial…
    • General plumbing repairs and installations.
    • Strong domestic plumbing and/or heating experience.
    • Fault finding and diagnosing plumbing and heating issues.
    • In this role, you will carry out plumbing and associated repair works to ensure homes remain safe, fully functional and well maintained to a high standard,…
    • Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Overtime Available | Performance Bonus*.
    • Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch).
    • On-call rota (1 Saturday in 5).
    • You’ll start with general plumbing work and build your experience in boiler and air conditioning installations.
    • Good communication and customer service skills.
    • Adhere to all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
    • Maximise first-time fix rates and productivity.
    • Varied plumbing and bathroom installation work.
    • When not working on bathroom projects, you would undertake general domestic plumbing repairs and installations…
    • Adhere to all SHEQ policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
    • Willingness to learn new construction skills and develop within the role.
    • You will handle a variety of reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks.
    • Emergency Callouts: Responding to urgent plumbing failures.

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Biddenham MK40 1HG
Up to £44,688.51 a year
Permanent
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Up to £44,688.51 a year
Employee assistance programme
Permanent
Weekend availability
Biddenham MK40 1HG

Full job description

Job Role: Mechanical Engineer (Plumber)
Location: HMP Bedford- St Loyes Street, Bedford, MK401HG
Salary: £44,688.50 per annum + 5% additional for working shifts covering weekends
Contract: Full time/Permanent



We are seeking a level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Bedford, a Category B & Adult/Male prison - as a Mechanical Engineer.



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.



HMP Bedford runs like a self-contained town, 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 Engineer, you will work alongside skilled and committed colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and other professionals, all focused on maintaining a safe and secure environment.



If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to make a positive difference, we encourage you to apply and join us in supporting rehabilitation and positive change.



We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS. We are looking for a Plumber to join us as a Mechanical Engineer with one of the following NVQ Level 3 qualifications, along with a suitable combination of skills:



Qualifications - NVQ Level 3 equivalents
City & Guilds - Level 3 (one of the following routes):

  • Plumbing & Domestic Heating
- 6189, 5962, 6032

  • Heating & Ventilation
- 6288‑31, 6188, 6088, 6018

  • Mechanical Engineering Services / Plumbing
- 6009, 6019

  • Engineering Maintenance
- 214

EAL

  • Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
- 603/4028/9 or 600/8595/2

BPEC

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating
- 600/6863/2

ETA

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
- 600/2253/X





Other Requirements
  • Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water, or building services systems
  • Minimum two years' experience working as a plumber or in an equivalent role
  • Familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulations and Control of Legionella (L8) requirements
  • Good working knowledge of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) operations and health and safety requirements

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.



Future Plans.
GFSL has been notified by it's 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 complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.



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