Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)
A Ministry of Justice owned company delivering Facility Services alongside HMPPS.
Supervisor Mechanical (Level 3) Grendon
Lead plumbing team in prison facilities, ensure safety and compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As Plumbing Supervisor you will lead a multidisciplinary crew of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators, ensuring the smooth operation of heating, water and building service systems across the prisons. The role involves planning, risk and compliance management, and delivering projects that impact daily prison life.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸crew leadership
- ▸plumbing ops
- ▸heating systems
- ▸water systems
- ▸project planning
- ▸risk management
What You Bring
The Plumbing Supervisor role is based at HMP Grendon Springhill (HP18 0TL) with a salary of £48,574.47 on a permanent, full‑time contract (39 hours, Monday‑Friday). The position seeks an accomplished plumber with experience leading teams in facilities, forces, or healthcare settings. Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in plumbing or related engineering (e.g., C&G 6189, 5962, 6019, 6018, 6129, 214, 6188, 6088, 6032, or EAL Diploma) and have at least five years’ experience in FM, secure, military, health or similar sectors. Familiarity with Water Supply Regulations, Legionella L8 requirements, health & safety standards and strong organisational and people skills are essential. • Hold an NVQ Level 3 plumbing/heating qualification (e.g., C&G 6189, 5962, 6019, 6018, 6129, 214, 6188, 6088, 6032, or EAL Diploma). • Minimum five years’ experience in facilities management within secure, military, health or similar environments. • Proven experience with commercial/industrial heating, water and building service systems. • Knowledge of Water Supply Regulations and Legionella L8 control requirements. • Strong health & safety, risk, compliance, planning and project‑management skills. • Ability to organise, manage time and lead multidisciplinary teams effectively. • Position within a Ministry of Justice business, ISO 9001 certified, with future FM service transition slated for August 2027.
Requirements
- ▸nvq level3
- ▸5+ years
- ▸heating systems
- ▸legionella l8
- ▸health & safety
- ▸team leadership
Benefits
GFSL, a Ministry of Justice business and ISO 9001 certified, offers 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, death‑in‑service cover at four times salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts and other financial rewards. The organization emphasizes safety, inclusivity, diversity, career progression and will transition its FM services to the private sector no earlier than August 2027. • Salary of £48,574.47 with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. • Benefits include death‑in‑service (4× salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts and competitive financial rewards. • Commitment to a safe, inclusive workplace with diversity, learning and career progression opportunities.
Work Environment
Onsite