About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Supervisor to join our team at HMP Belmarsh, a high security adult male prison. As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and lead 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. 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead experienced and passionate colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators.
- Ensure the smooth and safe operation of facilities maintenance.
- Make a positive difference by providing a safe and secure environment for all.
- Promote rehabilitation and positive change.
Requirements
- Accomplished Plumber with experience managing or leading teams from a Facilities, Forces or Healthcare background.
- Minimum of five years’ experience, ideally within an FM environment and/or secure environment, military, health or similar sectors.
- Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water or building service systems.
- Familiar with, and ability to, work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements.
- Good Health & Safety knowledge.
- Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
- A rounded knowledge of risk and compliance and demonstrable planning & project management skills.
Skills
- Plumbing
- Facilities Management
- Team Leadership
- Health & Safety
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Planning
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- People Skills
Location
- HMP Belmarsh
Work Type
- Full Time
- Permanent
- 39 hours per week
Experience Level
- Minimum of five years’ experience
Education Level
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications
- EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
- City & Guilds 6009/Q1014058 - Mechanical Engineering Services: Plumbing (Domestic)
- BPEC Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating
- City & Guilds 6189 - Plumbing and Domestic Heating
- City & Guilds 6032 - Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing
- City & Guilds 5962 - Certificate in Plumbing (Advanced Craft)
- City & Guilds 6019 - Mechanical Engineering Services (Plumbing)
- City & Guilds 6288‑31 - Heating and Ventilating Craftsperson (Industrial & Commercial)
- ETA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
- City & Guilds 6188 - Heating and Ventilating
- City & Guilds 6088 - Certificate in Heating and Ventilating
- City & Guilds 6018 - Heating and Ventilation Installation
- City & Guilds 214 - Engineering Systems Maintenance
Salary/Compensations
- £48,574.47 + an additional 5% basic salary in recognition of shift and weekend working
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
- Death in Service at 4x salary
- Access to private GP consultations
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and information services)
- Financial reward mechanisms
- Access to retailer discounts
About the Company
- Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is a Ministry of Justice business providing critical and time-bound services to HMPPS.
- GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.
- An ISO 9001 Certified Company.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- We are committed to doing our best to satisfy individual needs 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.
