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Permanent Plumber – HMP Birmingham (Facilities Management)
The standard working hours are 39 hours per week, with a rota system between 8am–5pm. Weekend shifts shall be worked on a 1 in 4 basis, subject to a 15% basic salary allowance.
About the Role
We are seeking a Permanent Plumber to join our exciting Facilities Management team in supporting HMP Birmingham and the wider Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Your work will be essential in maintaining safe, efficient, and secure environments across 60 prisons in England and Wales.
The primary objectives of the role include:
- Providing routine and non-routine maintenance for plumbing systems
- Conducting mains water supply repairs and fault finding
- Identifying, testing, and repairing expired or defective equipment
- Performing inspections, water sampling, and risk assessments
- Supporting other duties commensurate with the role
Responsibilities
- Routine and non-routine maintenance of plumbing systems in a high-security environment.
- Mains water supply repairs and maintenance.
- Faultfinding to identify and rectify plumbing issues.
- Identifying, replacing, or repairing life-expired equipment.
- Inspections, water sampling, and conducting necessary risk assessments.
- General maintenance tasks as deemed necessary by management.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Qualified with a Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating, with specialised experience in plumbing maintenance.
- Demonstrable experience in operating light plant and handling maintenance tasks within commercial environments.
- Legionella awareness and compliance knowledge (desirable).
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential for travel between facilities).
- Experience in commercial settings (preferred).
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An ideal candidate will also:
- Have a strong commitment to health and safety.
- Be comfortable working in a regulated, prison environment.
Key Inclusions
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Application and Security Clearance Support:
- Prison Security Clearance will be required.
- Amey will fully support you through this process.
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Equal Opportunity Commitment:
- We welcome diverse applications and encourage those with some but not all requirements, subject to additional training.
About Amey
Amey is a global infrastructure consultancy partner supporting critical services across civic, transport, and defence sectors. We provide strategic advice, design, finance, and operation of essential systems to ensure:
✅ Secure and resilient operations ✅ Compliance and high-value outcomes
Join us and become part of our long-term contracts, where career growth and personal development are prioritised.
Why Join Amey?
We offer a comprehensive package to help you thrive both at work and home—tailored to your needs:
Benefits
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Competitive Salary:
- £30,866–£36,135 (depending on experience).
- Annual reviews and deferred progression opportunities.
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Career Growth & Development:
- Apply for Facilities Team Leader or Site Management roles.
- Comprehensive training programs, including fully funded leadership initiatives.
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Accommodating Holidays:
- Guaranteed 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
- Option to buy additional days.
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Attractive Pension Package:
- Generous pension contributions from Amey.
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Flexible Benefits:
- Customise your benefits, including:
- Comprehensive employer health/welfare insurance.
- Cycle2Work Scheme.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Customise your benefits, including:
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Give Back:
- Two annual Social Impact Days for volunteering/fundraising opportunities.
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Family-Friendly Policies:
- Support for new parents and carers of dependants.
Diversity and Inclusion
Amey is dedicated to reflecting and supporting the varying needs of our employees:
- Recognising differing abilities/lifestyles and ensuring accessibility.
- As a Disability Confident Leader, our commitment goes further than legal requirements—we guarantee an interview to applicants Meet the minimum criteria if they declare a disability.
Contact our Recruitment Team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any support needs throughout the process, including recruitment adjustments.
Application Information
Apply Today : We may close this vacancy early when sufficient applications are received—apply shortly after posting.
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