On-Site Plumber

About the opportunity

Description

Plumber (Permanent)

HMP Full Sutton, York (YO41 1PS)
£30,866 - £36,135 plus 15% weekend allowance
39 hours per week | Shift rota including 1 in 3 weekends

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Plumber at HMP Full Sutton, York.

Join our vibrant and inclusive Facilities Management team delivering critical maintenance services on behalf of the Ministry of Justice. Working within a secure environment, you will play an important role in ensuring the prison estate remains safe, compliant and fully operational for staff, visitors and residents. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled plumber seeking long-term job security, structured working hours, career development and the chance to work on a single site without travelling between locations.

What you will do

• Deliver planned and reactive plumbing maintenance across the prison estate.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective first-time repairs to minimise disruption.
• Maintain and repair mains water systems, sanitary services and associated plumbing infrastructure.
• Complete inspections, water sampling and basic risk assessments to support compliance requirements.
• Identify and replace life-expired equipment, helping maintain safe and reliable facilities.
• Work collaboratively with the wider facilities team to deliver a high-quality maintenance service.

Working Pattern

• 39 hours per week
• Shift rota working:
  • 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday
  • 08:00 - 16:00 Friday to Sunday
• 1 in 3 weekends with an additional 15% weekend allowance

What you will bring

• A proactive and safety-focused approach to work.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience carrying out plumbing maintenance within commercial, industrial or large-scale environments.
• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Legionella Awareness training (desirable).
• Ability to work effectively within a secure and highly regulated environment.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development and training to support your growth and career progression.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will be required to obtain prison security clearance alongside a Standard DBS check and Counter Terrorism Check (CTC). Amey will support you throughout the vetting process.

Why Join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can build a lasting career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, reflecting our commitment to developing and supporting our colleagues throughout their careers.

Benefits include:

• Career progression opportunities into roles such as Team Leader, Supervisor or Site Manager.
• Ongoing training and fully funded development programmes.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Flexible benefits including Cycle2Work, insurance options and discounted gym membership.
• Employee discounts with leading retailers and healthcare providers.
• Two paid Social Impact Days every year for volunteering and community support.
• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support.
• Free on-site parking, gym and catering facilities.

About Amey

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical assets and systems.

To find out more visit amey.co.uk/careers.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Amey, we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

Apply Today

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, supportive team delivering essential services within a secure and well-managed environment.