Mechanical Engineer in Leicester

Salary : band 6

Location : HMP Fosse Way

Hours : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm

Serco is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Fosse Way – one of the UK\’s newest, purpose-built prisons. Designed with a strong focus on education, training, and rehabilitation, HMP Fosse Way provides opportunities for prisoners to gain skills, qualifications, and meaningful work experience, supporting their successful reintegration into society.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining a modern, high-quality facility while contributing to a service with real social impact.

What you\’ll be doing

• Carry out routine mechanical engineering work, preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs (including gas systems).
• Diagnose faults, rectify defects, and install new plant and equipment as required.
• Ensure planned maintenance schedules are completed and up to date.
• Support multi-trade colleagues within the FM team to complete work effectively.
• Conduct investigations into plant and equipment performance, producing reports and recommendations.
• Assist in sourcing spare parts and maintaining tool records.
• Escort contractors on-site in line with safety and security procedures.
• Always work safely and in compliance with statutory and local regulations.

Who we\’re looking for

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Skilled at prioritising workloads and meeting tight deadlines.
• A clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Flexible, customer-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.

Essential qualifications & experience

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent trade qualification.
• City & Guilds or NVQ in Mechanical Engineering.
• Gas Safe registration.
• Proven experience across both Commercial and Domestic systems.
• (Desirable) Membership of a relevant professional body.

Why Serco

• A place you can make an impact – We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and have been in the business for 25 years, employ 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you\’ll be delivering an essential service that touches people\’s lives.
• A place you can count on – Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You\’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
• A place for you – We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You\’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

What we offer

• Pension up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
• A safe and supportive culture

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.