Engineer Mech/Steam/HTHW

Mechanical/Steam/HTHW Engineer

Location: HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Rd, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey ME12 4AX

Salary: £38,333.37 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Engineer - Mech/Steam/HTHW to join our team at HMP Swaleside, a Cat B Men's prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Mon-Sun as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

As an Engineer - Mech/Steam/HTHW, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference in 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 a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS. We are looking for an Engineer - Mech/Steam/HTHW with any combination of:

1. Two years' experience working in a role as a steam boiler operator or equivalent
2. Familiarity with and ability to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
3. Familiarity with and ability to work to BG01 - safe operation of boilers
4. Experience working on commercial or industrial steam, heating, and water systems
5. Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating), and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
6. BOAS accredited boiler operator course or equivalent
7. Good Health & Safety knowledge
8. 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, including 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.

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.

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.

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