Mechanical Engineer - HMP Fosse Way

Serco: HMP Fosse Way

Permanent, Full Time

Competitive Salary + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our FM team at  HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester with the capacity to house around 1,700 prisoners.

You will carry out routine HVAC, Mechanical and some electrical Engineering work, preventative maintenance, and repairs alongside assisting in multi trade support of other members of the FM service team.

Some of the daily duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that various pre planned maintenance schedules are kept up to date and maintained as may be required
• Complete the duties of an HVAC/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer in accordance with recognised training and qualifications
• Carry out fault finding and defect rectification to items of installed plant and equipment as may be defined and specified
• Escort contractors around the site as and when required in accordance with written procedures

What you'll need to do the job

First and foremost, the successful post holder must hold a HVAC/Mechanical (C&G, NVQ) and have knowledge and experience of underfloor heating - electrical qualification desirable.

You will be confident prioritising workloads, flexible and proactive, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement to working approach.

Finally, flexibility is a must - you will be a team member of the Facilities "Out of hours" call out roster and flexible working will be required to cover work as part of a team.

Why Serco
 

A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives.

A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.

 
What we offer
 
-    Blue light discounts
-    Opportunities to gain additional qualifications
-    Continuous professional development opportunities
-    Opportunities to participate in an overtime scheme
-    A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
-    Free on site parking
-    Use of on site gym
-    Subsidised meals
-    Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
-    Serco benefits package - includes cinema, merlin entertainment, discounts on mobile phone plans, leisure centre memberships and online shopping discounts
-    Employee Assistance Programme
-    A safe and supportive culture
-    The chance to make a positive difference

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
 

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.