Title: Maintenance Plumber
Maintenance Plumber – Secure Site | Long‑term FM Contract | No Domestic Call‑outs
HMP Stocken | Permanent role | between £30,866 – £36,135 dependant on experience + 15% weekend allowance
Looking for a secure, steady plumbing role where your skills really make a difference — without constant call‑outs or chasing materials?
We’re recruiting a Maintenance Plumber to join our secure, single-site facilities team at HMP Stocken, working on a long‑term, stable contract supporting essential services within the prison.
This is a site‑based role with regular hours, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression — ideal if you’re looking for security, structure and long‑term development.
HMP Stocken is a well‑established Category C men’s prison near Oakham, Rutland. Set within the countryside, the site offers a stable, single‑location working environment with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and essential services. It’s an ideal setting for trade professionals looking for consistency, structure and meaningful work within a secure facility.
Free on‑site parking available. Easily accessible from Oakham, Stamford and surrounding areas. You’ll be part of a supportive team, with tools and materials and full induction provided.
Why join Amey?
At Amey, we offer more than just a job — we offer long‑term careers on stable contracts.
You’ll benefit from:
- Job security – long‑term MoJ contract
- Clear progression – opportunities into Team Leader or Facilities Manager roles
- Excellent training – funded courses and development programmes
- Competitive pension with employer contributions
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy more
- Flexible benefits – including Cycle to Work, gym discounts and insurance options
- Retail & lifestyle discounts through our benefits portal
- Two paid Social Impact Days each year
- Family‑friendly policies and inclusive working culture
What you’ll be doing
You’ll carry out a mix of planned and reactive plumbing work, helping to keep the site safe, compliant and fully operational. This includes:
- General plumbing repairs and maintenance
- Working on mains water systems
- Fault‑finding and repairing equipment
- Inspections, water sampling and basic risk assessments
- Identifying and reporting life‑expired equipment
What we’re looking for
We’re keen to hear from practical, hands‑on plumbers who can work safely and confidently in a structured environment:
- NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent)
- Experience in plumbing maintenance
- Full UK driving licence
- Comfortable working in a commercial or similar environment
Legionella awareness is desirable but not essential — training can be provided.
Prison security clearance is required — we’ll support you fully through the process.
Working pattern & pay
- 39 hours per week
- 1 in 3 weekends, paid with a 15% allowance on basic salary
- Salary range: £30,866 – £36,135, depending on experience
Ready to apply?
Apply today — roles may close early if we receive high interest.
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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
Inclusion & support
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements.