Engineer Mechanical

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Rochester, a Cat C Men's prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday/Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Rochester runs like a self-contained city; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As the Facilities Maintenance Team, we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and extends to families and the community.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years’ experience working in a role as a plumber or equivalent
• Familiarity with and ability to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water systems
• Good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• 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 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 include Death in Service at 4x salary, 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.

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 Autumn 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.