On-Site Plumber

Amey is hiring a permanent On-Site Plumber for HMP Onley in Flecknoe, UK. The role involves routine and non-routine plumbing maintenance, with a work schedule of 39 hours per week, including one weekend in three. Candidates should have NVQ level 2 in Plumbing and Heating and a full UK Driving Licence. The salary ranges from £30,866 to £36,135, with additional benefits such as training opportunities and a generous pension scheme.
Title: On-Site Plumber

Requisition ID: 10887

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Plumber in HMP Onley.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week. Staff are required to work on a rota basis between 07.45am – 16.45pm. There will be a need to work 1 in 3 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

The base salary is between £30,866 - £36,135 dependant on experience.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons that make a real positive impact across the UK.

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

What You Will Do



Routine and non-routine maintenance.Mains water supply repairs.Fault finding Identification of life expired equipment, checking, repairing and making good faults.Inspections, water sampling and risk assessment.Any other duties commensurate with the role.

What You Will Bring

NVQ level 2 in Plumbing and Heating with experience in plumbing maintenanceExperience in operating light plantLegionella awareness and compliance is desirableFull UK Driving LicenceExperience in a commercial environment

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager.Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

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

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

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 their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible

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