At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of skilled tradespeople to ensure safe and efficient plumbing operations.
- Company: Join Gov Facilities Services Limited, a key player in prison facilities management.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private GP access, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to safety and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rehabilitation while working in a dynamic and impactful role.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent with five years' experience required.
The predicted salary is between 41327 - 41327 £ per year.
Location: HMP Woodhill-Tattenhoe Street, Milton Keynes- MK4 4DA
Salary: £46,775.42
Contract: Full time/Permanent
Are you an accomplished Plumber with experience managing or leading teams from a Facilities, Forces or Healthcare background looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Supervisor to join our team at HMP Woodhill, a High Security & Adult/Male prison.
Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday-Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Woodhill runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation, impacting every prisoner, employee, visitor, and the wider community.
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, 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.
We are looking for a Supervisor with one of the following NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications and combination of skills:
- 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
Requirements:
- A 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.
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, including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services for preventative care and crisis support.
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 a 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.
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.
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Mechanical Supervisor in Milton Keynes employer: Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)
At Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL), we pride ourselves on being more than just an employer; we are a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Our supportive and inclusive work culture fosters collaboration among skilled professionals, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth while ensuring a safe environment for both staff and prisoners. With competitive benefits, including generous holiday allowances and access to private healthcare services, GFSL is committed to championing diversity and empowering every employee to thrive in their role.
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