Facilities Maintenance Plumber

Permanent | 39 Hours per Week | £30,866 - £36,135 DOE + 15% Weekend Allowance
Looking for a plumbing role that offers stability, variety, and long-term career prospects?
We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Plumber to join the facilities management team at HMP Stocken, a secure custodial site near Oakham. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a structured, supportive environment where your expertise plays a vital role in maintaining essential services and ensuring the safe operation of the prison estate.
Unlike many plumbing roles, this position is based at a single site, meaning no travelling between jobs, no domestic call-outs, and the benefit of working as part of an established and collaborative team.

At Amey, we don't just offer jobs; we offer long-term careers. Working on a secure Ministry of Justice contract provides the stability, security, and development opportunities that many tradespeople are looking for.

• Competitive salary of £30,866 - £36,135, depending on experience
• 15% salary allowance for participation in the 1-in-3 weekend rota
• Long-term job security on a stable government contract
• Structured career progression opportunities into Team Leader, Supervisor, and Facilities Management roles
• Fully funded training and professional development programmes
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, gym membership discounts, and insurance options
• Exclusive employee discounts at major retailers and service providers
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking

HMP Stocken is a Category C men's prison located near Oakham, Rutland. The site offers a stable working environment with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and maintaining critical infrastructure.
You'll receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing support, and access to the tools and materials needed to carry out your role effectively.

As a Maintenance Plumber, you'll be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across the site's plumbing and water systems.

• Carry out routine and reactive plumbing maintenance
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to plumbing systems and associated equipment
• Maintain and repair mains water supply systems
• Conduct inspections, water sampling, and compliance checks
• Identify and report life-expired equipment
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with statutory regulations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Support the wider facilities management team as required

We're keen to hear from qualified plumbers who take pride in delivering high-quality work and can thrive within a professional, safety-focused environment.

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in plumbing maintenance
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience working within a commercial, industrial, facilities management, or similar environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• Legionella awareness and water hygiene knowledge
• Experience working within regulated or secure environments

Don't meet every requirement? We'd still love to hear from you. Training and development can be provided for the right candidate.

• 39 hours per week
• 1 in 3 weekend rota
• Weekend working attracts an additional 15% allowance on basic salary

Due to the nature of this role, successful applicants will be required to undergo Prison Security Clearance. Full support will be provided throughout the vetting process.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you're looking for a secure, long-term plumbing role with excellent benefits, career progression opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a unique environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early application is encouraged.

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