Location
HMP Feltham, Feltham, UK

Hours
Full Time - Permanent, 39 hours per week, shift work Monday to Sunday

Salary
£36,066.96 per annum with an additional 5% basic salary in recognition of shift and weekend work

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) to join our Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Feltham. The site includes Feltham (A), a Young Offender Institution (YOI) housing children and young people aged 15 to 18 years, and Feltham (B), a Category C prison and YOI holding young people and men up to the age of 30 years. You will be part of a supportive and driven team working Monday to Sunday, committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Feltham operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the site, impacting prisoners, employees, visitors, and the wider community.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced colleagues from various trades including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference. If you want to use your skills to contribute to rehabilitation and positive change, this is a compelling opportunity to join a team that truly makes a difference.

We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical, time-bound services to HMPPS. You will benefit from a strong focus on safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities for skill development and career progression.

Holidays include 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. Additional non-contractual benefits include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and support, financial reward mechanisms, and retailer discounts.

Join us and explore a varied and rewarding career where you can make a difference.

Experience
Experience as a Plumber or Mechanical Engineer at Level 2 or equivalent is required. Knowledge of Health & Safety practices is essential.

About you
Excellent organisational, time management, and people skills are important. You should be dedicated, reliable, and motivated to work as part of a team committed to creating a safe and secure environment.

Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in a mechanical or plumbing discipline or equivalent qualification is required.