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Mechanical Engineer - HMP Fosse Way

Job details
Posting date: 08 July 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £33390-33390 per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 July 2025
Location: Leicester, LE18 4TN
Company: Serco Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 303417-43508862

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Summary

Serco Limited

Serco: HMP Fosse Way
Permanent, Full Time
£33,390 per annum + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our FM team at HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester with the capacity to house around 1,700 prisoners.

You will carry out routine HVAC, Mechanical and some electrical Engineering work, preventative maintenance, and repairs alongside assisting in multi trade support of other members of the FM service team.

Some of the daily duties include but are not limited to:


- Ensure that various pre planned maintenance schedules are kept up to date and maintained as may be required
- Complete the duties of an HVAC/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer in accordance with recognised training and qualifications
- Carry out fault finding and defect rectification to items of installed plant and equipment as may be defined and specified
- Escort contractors around the site as and when required in accordance with written procedures


What you’ll need to do the job

First and foremost, the successful post holder must hold a HVAC/Mechanical (C&G, NVQ) and have knowledge and experience of underfloor heating
- electrical qualification desirable.
You will be confident prioritising workloads, flexible and proactive, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement to working approach.

Finally, flexibility is a must – you will be a team member of the Facilities “Out of hours” call out roster and flexible working will be required to cover work as part of a team.


Why Serco
A place you can make an impact
- The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
A place you can count on
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture. What we offer
- Blue light discounts
- Opportunities to gain additional qualifications
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in an overtime scheme
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Free on site parking
- Use of on site gym
- Subsidised meals
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Serco benefits package
- includes cinema, merlin entertainment, discounts on mobile phone plans, leisure centre memberships and online shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A safe and supportive culture
- The chance to make a positive difference

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