Plumber

On-site in Warrington·Full-time·Added 21 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Amey

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.
Apply by Monday 26 October
The date the employer’s listing closes.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating
Experience in maintenance (ideally commercial or FM)
Full UK driving licence
Basic knowledge of water hygiene / Legionella (training can be provided)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Plumber - HMP Risley (Warrington WA3 6BP)
Salary: £30,866 - £36,135 + 15% shift allowance (1 in 3 weekends)
Hours: 39 hours per week (rota basis)

15% shift allowance (for weekend rota - 1 in 3)
24 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
Generous pension with employer contributions
Career progression (e.g. Team Leader, Site Manager)
Ongoing training and funded development
Discounts, Cycle to Work, gym schemes
Free onsite parking, gym and catering facilities

The role

We're looking for a qualified Plumber to join the team at HMP Risley. This is a stable, long-term role on a single site with no travelling between jobs.

What you'll do

You'll work as part of the onsite maintenance team, helping keep the prison safe, operational, and compliant.

Carry out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance
Repair mains water systems and pipework
Fault find and fix issues across the site
Complete inspections, water sampling, and basic risk checks
Identify and report deteriorating equipment

How you'll work

Work pattern: Rota basis

Saturday-Thursday: 08:00-17:00
Friday: 08:00-16:00
1 in 3 weekends (with 15% allowance)

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to dono fixed timeframe in all

Application
Psychometric testing
Not every role
Used where the role requires it.
Competency-based interview
The Resourcing team briefs you beforehand.
Assessment centre
Not every role
Used where the role requires it.

No fixed timeframe for the selection process.
Feedback is available to every candidate who attends an interview.
Interview travel expenses are not reimbursed.

About Amey

Industry: Infrastructure Engineering
Headquarters: Birmingham, UK
Website: amey.co.uk

In their own words

About the company & team

Long-term, secure contract
Single-site role - no travelling
Supportive, experienced maintenance team

Prison security clearance and standard DBS required (fully supported by Amey).

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

What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

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

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