Mechanical Engineer role working in Maidstone. Static site. HMP Maidstone. Permanent contract

Qualified Mechanical Engineer- Plumbing
HM Prison Maidstone, Kent
Up to £33,000 per annum.

Overview of the position:
As a supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades & support operatives, Hays is seeking to recruit multiple qualified trades including a Qualified Mechanical Engineer for Maidstone Prison, Maidstone, Kent.

As a successful candidate you will hold the following;
Plumber qualified to City and Guild 6035 (Plumbing), City and Guild 6189 (Plumbing and Heating) and NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing or equivalent.


Purpose of the Maintenance role:
The main part of this role will be part of the vandalism team working in cells which need repair. The role will see you working in closed cells and repairing damage caused. You will be working in a team to complete the repairs.

You will be required to carry out varied duties such as reactive repairs & small planned projects and maintenance. Previous experience in a prison/ public sector is not required for this role. The nature of the role requires candidates to be security conscious and able to challenge potential compromises and risks, you will also need to be reliable and consistent, level headed and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Full training on working within a prison is provided by the establishment/ department.


As part of the Works Department you will be responsible for both reactive repairs and planned and preventative maintenance.
Kent Prisons have an excellent reputation as busy local prisons, which serve all the courts in the South East. They pride themselves in engaging and involving employees working alongside them in the process of change.

The Maintenance role is in a unique working environment with a strong sense of team working. Always in demand, you could benefit from long-term contracts and there is also potential, once trained, to work in other prisons both locally and nationally. You must be local to the prison or have your own transport.

Security Clearance required:

All applicants will be subject to the HM Prison Service Security Clearance procedure which can take up to 6 weeks, this can include a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. You must hold a Valid Passport or Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence in your current address. All applicants must be able to provide details of 2 satisfactory references, at least one from an ex-employer.


If you would like to find out more about this interesting & rewarding opportunity contact Gavin on 01622 235681:

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