Job Ref: 215996901

Date: 2022-03-09 09:35:40

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If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity then consider using your skills and experience by working as a Mechanical Supervisor at HMP Grendon. Aylesbury, HP18 0TL

The work can be a challenging but is also very rewarding. You will be responsible for l​eading and managing the shift to deliver planned maintenance, reactive maintenance and other support as required in order to meet sites short term and long-term goals and objectives.

There is ample opportunity for further training and advancement so if you are looking to build your career this is an excellent opportunity.

This is an active and visible role requiring excellent customer relationship and supplier management skills. Working as part of a team within the business, the role holder will be expected to contribute in a positive manner to the performance of the business.

Duties will include but won't be limited to:

To be responsible for ensuring all mechanical and other systems as required by the site manager, are maintained in alignment with the service specification, industry best practice and regulatory requirements including business led compliance activities.
To take accountability for the supervision of all staff within their area of responsibility and other site staff as required providing direction on the work for the day and that relevant work area is maintained to a high standard.
To be responsible for managing and supervising subcontractors as required by the business.
Ensure all activities are effectively prioritised in-line with local procedures ensuring workload/regime is delivered escalating issues to the Site Manager when required
Carry out prisoner interviews, inductions and supervise prisoners within the area of work, ensuring that they are appropriately inducted and deployed, completes basic documentation relating to prisoners where required such as logging hours worked
Ensures prisoner security is maintained including conducting prisoner rub down and pat down searches in accordance with policy.
Undertake staff appraisals providing relevant performance information to Line Managers
To take accountability for the effective management of the tool inventory and maintain security standards within the work area
To take accountability for ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and company policy including undertaking the role of Fire Warden and/or First Aider as required
Skills and Abilities:

Plumber qualified to C&G 6035 (Plumbing), C&G 6189 (Plumbing and heating) and NVQ level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent.
Five years' experience as a plumber or equivalent
Must be familiar with and able to work to Water Supply Regulation and Control of Legionella L8 requirements.
Experience working on commercial or industrial heating and water or building services systems
Qualified mechanical engineer with experience working on commercial or industrial mechanical or heating systems is desirable
Ability to influence people who are not part of your team
IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word
Experience of supervising staff and third parties essential Knowledge:

Very good working knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
Knowledge of routine preventive maintenance
Relevant professional qualifications (facilities management/project management
Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification
Full driving license preferably with D1 Essential Experience
Due to the nature of the environment, you will be asked to complete the standard Security Vetting for the establishments. This will include a criminal records check (standard DBS) along with either Enhanced Level 1, Enhanced Level 2 or Counter Terrorism depending on the appointed establishments.
If successful you will receive:

Competitive Salary
25 Statutory Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays
Excellent Pension Scheme
Sick Pay (Depending on Length of Service)
Annual Performance Award
Charity Days
Thank you, Scheme. Due to the nature of the environment, you will be asked to complete the standard Security Vetting for the establishments.

Skyblue acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Skyblue is an equal opportunities employer

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