Engineer Mechanical (Level 3) Belmarsh

Location: HMP Belmarsh (Western Way, London SE28 0EB)

Salary: £44,688.51 + an additional 5% basic salary in recognition of shift and weekend working

Contract: Full Time - Perm (39hrs per week)

We are seeking an NVQ Level 3 qualified Plumber to join our team at HMP Belmarsh, a high security adult male prison as a Mechanical Engineer. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues. We work Monday to Sunday, supporting one another to maintain a safe, secure, and respectful environment. HMP Belmarsh operates like a self‑contained city, requiring a wide range of services to run smoothly. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the prison operates safely and effectively. The work we do has a direct impact on prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider 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.

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.

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 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 complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.