Engineer Mechanical; Level 3 Littlehey

Engineer Mechanical (Level
3) – Littlehey

Location:

HMP Littlehey, Perry Huntingdon PE280SR

Salary: £43,177.30 plus a 5% shift allowance

Contract:

Full Time / Permanent

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) is seeking an NVQ Level 3 qualified Plumber to join our Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Littlehey, a Category and Youth Offender Institution (C & YOI) Prison.

The role is part of a team that works Monday to Sunday, supporting a self‑contained environment where everything we do impacts prisoners, staff, visitors and the wider community. As a Mechanical Engineer you will work alongside experienced plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators to maintain a safe and secure facility.

• NVQ Level 3 qualifications in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering (e.g., C&G 6189, C&G 5962, C&G 6019, etc.)
• Two years’ experience as a plumber or equivalent
• Familiarity with Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements
• Good knowledge of planned preventive maintenance operations
• Good knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Experience in commercial or industrial heating, water or building service systems (desirable)
• Unvented water heater vessel course G3 (highly desirable)
• L8 awareness training (desirable, provided if required)

Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays.

Non‑contractual benefits include Death in Service at 4× salary, access to private GP consultations, Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms, and retailer discounts.

Strong focus on safety, inclusive culture, competitive benefits package, and opportunities for career progression.

GFSL is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Future plans: GFSL’s FM services will transfer to a private sector provider by August 2027.