Supervisor Mechanical; Level 3

Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing)

Location:

HMP Bedford – St Loyes Street, Bedford, MK401HG

Salary: £43,177.30 per annum + 5 % additional for working shifts covering weekends

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 Bedford, a Category B & Adult/Male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Bedford runs like a self‑contained town; as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation so that everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor and the wider community.

As a Mechanical Supervisor you will have the opportunity to work alongside and lead experienced and passionate colleagues – plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners, administrators and others – 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 for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

• 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 The advanced craft certificate in plumbing
• EAL Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
• A minimum of five years’ experience, ideally within an FM environment and/or secure environment, military, health or similar sectors.
• Experience working on commercial or industrial heating, water or building service systems.
• Familiar with, and ability to, work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
• A rounded knowledge of risk and compliance and demonstrable planning & project management skills.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided, including Death in Service at 4× salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme and a variety of financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (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.

We have a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package and real opportunity 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.

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 complete transfer to a private sector provider(s) no sooner than August 2027.

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