Plumber
Location: Bernard Castle
Salary: Up to £35,000 + 15% weekend shift allowance (rota-based)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week (rota-based including 1 in 3 weekends)

Overview
We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Plumber to join our on-site facilities management team at HMP Durham. This is a permanent role offering stability, a competitive salary, and additional weekend and on-call allowances.
As part of a critical maintenance team within a secure environment, you'll be carrying out a range of routine and reactive plumbing tasks that contribute to the safety and efficiency of the prison estate.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out routine and non-routine plumbing maintenance

* Diagnose and repair faults in mains water supplies and domestic systems

* Conduct inspections, water sampling, and risk assessments

* Identify and rectify life-expired equipment and associated issues

* Operate light plant equipment as required

* Ensure all tasks are completed in line with health and safety protocols

* Support wider estate maintenance and compliance as part of the FM team

What You'll Need
Essential:

* NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent)

* Full UK driving licence

* Proven experience in a commercial plumbing environment

* Ability to work on a rota, including 1 in 3 weekends and on-call shifts

* Comfortable working in a secure facility and passing security clearance

Desirable:

* Legionella Control (L8) certification

* Experience working within secure or high-compliance settings

* Familiarity with facilities management processes

Benefits

* Competitive salary up to £35,000 + 15% weekend allowance

* Paid on-call duties (additional to salary)

* 24 days annual leave + bank holidays

* Company pension scheme

* Career development and training support

* Access to employee discounts and benefit schemes

* Paid volunteering days

* Health and wellbeing resources

Get in touch with Jacob from HVAC for more info