Plumber; Level 2

Location, Salary & Contract

Location: HMP Grendon Springhill - HP18 0TL

Salary: £36,066.96

Contract: Permanent - Full Time Monday-Friday - 39 hours

We are seeking a dedicated Plumber (Level
2) to join our team at HMP Grendon Springhill. HMP Grendon is a Category B training prison, while HMP Springhill is a Category D open prison, and they are jointly managed and maintained by the same facilities team.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday‑Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Grendon Springhill runs like a self‑contained city; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As part of 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 have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues ranging from Plumbers and Electricians to Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners and Administrators – all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

• 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, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided. These include 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 crisis support. Additional financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts are also available.

We focus on safety, offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build your skills and progress.

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

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

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