Cities
On-Site Plumber
Company
Amey Ltd
Location
Manchester
Salary
£30,866–£36,135 a year
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Plumber – HMP Manchester, M60 9AH
£30,866 – £36,135 plus 15% shift allowance | 39 hrs per week
We’re looking for a Plumber to join our Facilities team at HMP Manchester.
Why this job?
• Single, permanent site – no travelling
• Central Manchester location
• Free on‑site parking (if allocation available)
• On‑site gym
• Stable, long‑term work on a secure contract
• 1 in 4 weekends paid at +15% allowance
Hours
• Sat–Thu: 08:00–17:00
• Friday: 08:00–16:00
The role
• Reactive and planned plumbing maintenance
• Mains water repairs
• Fault finding and repairs
• Inspections, water sampling and compliance checks
What you’ll need
• NVQ Level 2 Plumbing
• Commercial/FM experience
• Legionella (L8) desirable
Prison security clearance, Standard DBS and Counter Terrorism Check required (we’ll support you through it).
What you’ll get
• Long‑term MoJ contract
• Career progression (e.g. Site Manager)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Generous pension
• Flexible benefits & discounts
• Fully funded training
About 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
Apply now – roles may close early.
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£30,866 – £36,135 plus 15% shift allowance | 39 hrs per week
We’re looking for a Plumber to join our Facilities team at HMP Manchester.
Why this job?
• Single, permanent site – no travelling
• Central Manchester location
• Free on‑site parking (if allocation available)
• On‑site gym
• Stable, long‑term work on a secure contract
• 1 in 4 weekends paid at +15% allowance
Hours
• Sat–Thu: 08:00–17:00
• Friday: 08:00–16:00
The role
• Reactive and planned plumbing maintenance
• Mains water repairs
• Fault finding and repairs
• Inspections, water sampling and compliance checks
What you’ll need
• NVQ Level 2 Plumbing
• Commercial/FM experience
• Legionella (L8) desirable
Prison security clearance, Standard DBS and Counter Terrorism Check required (we’ll support you through it).
What you’ll get
• Long‑term MoJ contract
• Career progression (e.g. Site Manager)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Generous pension
• Flexible benefits & discounts
• Fully funded training
About 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
Apply now – roles may close early.
#LI-SW1
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