Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) Swaleside

Plumber (Level 2)

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

£36,066.96 per annum + 5% additional in recognition of weekend working

Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week

We are seeking a Level 2 qualified Plumber / Mechanical Engineer to join our team at HMP Swaleside, a category B high security adult male prison. Join a team that works Monday to Sunday on shifts as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Swaleside runs like a self‑contained city, 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 Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues – Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators – all dedicated to a positive difference and providing a secure environment for all.

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• NVQ Level 2 certificate in a mechanical or plumbing discipline or equivalent
  
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
  
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
  

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. Non‑contractual benefits include Death in Service at 4× salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms, and retailer discounts.

We offer a strong focus on safety, a supportive inclusive workplace, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will, in the future, be delivered by the private sector. GFSL’s services will transfer to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027.

We are a Ministry of Justice Business that provides critical and time‑bound Facilities Maintenance Services to HMPPS, looking for a plumber with the above qualifications.

We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace where all employees have a voice, feel belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.