Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing) – Location: HMP Littlehey- West Perry Huntingdon PE28 0SR. Salary: £45,303.07. 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 Littlehey, a category C & Adult/Male prison.

Join a team that works together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Littlehey runs like a self-contained town; as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation. What we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor, and their wider families and community.

As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and lead colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to 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 and join our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

• Lead and work with a team of trades (Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators) to maintain a safe and secure environment at HMP Littlehey.
• Manage mechanical and plumbing works in a prison/secure environment, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and safe operation.
• Collaborate within the Facilities Maintenance Team to support the smooth running of the facility and contribute to rehabilitation and positive change.
• Contribute to planning, project management, and risk and compliance activities as part of a broader facilities program.

• C&G 6189 Plumbing and domestic heating
• C&G 5962 Certificate in Plumbing (Advanced Craft)
• C&G 6019 Mechanical Engineering Services (Plumbing)
• C&G 6018 Heating and Ventilation Installation
• C&G 6129 Certificate in Plumbing
• C&G 214 Engineering Systems Maintenance
• C&G 6188 Heating and Ventilating
• C&G 6088 Certificate in Heating and Ventilating
• C&G 6032 Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing
• EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
• Minimum five years’ experience, ideally within FM or secure environments (military, health or similar sectors)
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water or building service systems
• Familiar with Water Supply Regulations and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
• Strong risk, compliance, planning and project management abilities

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, with a range of non-contractual benefits including: Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, Employee Assistance Programme, and retailer discounts. A strong focus on safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, and opportunities to build skills and progress.

GFSL is a Ministry of Justice business providing critical and time-bound services to HMPPS. Following a successful procurement, GFSL’s FM services may transfer to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027.

Pride in People – Do the Right Thing – One Team. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities for everyone. GFSL is ISO 9001 certified.