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Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) Chelmsford
HMP Chelmsford
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Source date: 11/1/2026
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Job Description Job Role: Level 2 Plumber Location: HMP Chelmsford Salary: £36,066.96 plus a 5% shift allowance for weekend working Contract: Full time/Permanent We are seeking a dedicated Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) to join our team at HMP Chelmsford, a category B & Adult/Male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday-Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Chelmsford runs like a self-contained town it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community. As a Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, 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. We are a five-year-old Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2) with: NVQ Level 2 certificate in a mechanical or plumbing discipline or equivalent Good Health & Safety knowledge Excellent organisational, time management and people skills If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. 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. Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts. You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress. Explore facilities careers where you can make difference. Pride In People. We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone’s needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone. Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by it's 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/providers no sooner than August 2027. Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team An ISO 9001 Certified Company Job Info Job Identification 2961 Job Category Operations Posting Date 11/01/2026 Apply Before 11/30/2026 Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Monday to Sunday (including on call) Locations HMP Chelmsford (GFSL), Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6LQ, GB (On-site) Minimum Salary £36,066.96