Serco Plc
FM Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
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Mechanical Engineer – Facilities Management (HMP Dovegate – ST14 8XP)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hrs p/w, Mon-Fri 08:00 – 16:30) Salary: £38,814 per annum + £160 per week on-call allowance Benefits: Excellent, including comprehensive support for progression
About the Role
Ready to impact a better future? As a Mechanical Engineer in our Facilities Management team at HMP Dovegate, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a secure, compliant, and efficiently operating establishment.
Your expertise will ensure critical mechanical and gas systems run smoothly every day, supporting colleagues, residents, and the wider community. This is a role with genuine purpose—working in a uniquely challenging environment where high standards of safety, reliability, and care are paramount. Your contribution supports rehabilitation, wellbeing, and positive outcomes within a stable, well-maintained setting.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be entrusted with key responsibilities, including:
- Carrying out routine mechanical engineering work, planned preventative maintenance, repairs, and testing of gas systems
- Diagnosing faults and completing defect rectification on plant and equipment across the site
- Installing new mechanical plant and equipment, in line with specifications and standards
- Ensuring maintenance schedules and compliance records are up to date
- Supporting a multi-skilled facilities management team, including escorting contractors when required
- Working safely at all times, adhering to statutory requirements, site procedures, and local regulations
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Requirements
- A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent trade-based qualification (e.g., C&G or NVQ)
- Gas Safe registration with experience in both commercial and domestic systems (desirable but not essential)
- Ability to work independently, manage workloads, and meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach
- A flexible, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Qualified as an Authorised Person (AP), or willingness to undertake training and assessment (desirable)
Vetting & Security
An Enhanced DBS check is required, covering spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and relevant police information. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to ensure support for role-specific needs.
What We Offer
Join Serco, one of the top 1% of international employers, and benefit from a supportive culture focused on progression and well-being:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Team Leader, Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), and mentoring opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% discount at Serco leisure centres, and 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts across 1,000+ retailers, including food, clothing, entertainment, and travel
- Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving (via Payroll Giving Scheme), and penny donations to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Inclusive Employee Networks supporting diversity, with spaces for LGBTQIA+, women, parents/carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and multicultural colleagues
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About Serco
At Serco, we believe every role matters—from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. As part of a team of 50,000, we deliver essential public services globally in areas including defence, transport, justice, healthcare, and citizen services.
We’re committed to designing and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco, you’ll gain access to our Global Employee Networks (SercoInspire, SercoEmbrace, SercoUnlimited, In@Serco) and join a group of change-makers passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
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