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HMP Kirkham – Freckleton Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2RN
Permanent | 39 hours per week
Salary: £30,866 – £36,135 per year
We’re recruiting a qualified Plumber to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Kirkham, an open prison near Preston. This is a stable, long‑term role on a secure Ministry of Justice contract.
Working hours
39 hours per week
Monday–Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
Friday–Sunday: 08:00 – 16:00
1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis
15% weekend allowance on basic salary
Why work at HMP Kirkham?
HMP Kirkham is an open prison, offering a calmer working environment than many custodial sites. You’ll be part of a supportive on‑site team, with:
Free on‑site parking
Access to an on‑site gym
Catering facilities
Consistent hours and predictable shifts
Long‑term job security on a stable contract
What you’ll be doing
Routine and reactive plumbing maintenance
Mains water supply repairs
Fault finding and repairs on life‑expired equipment
Inspections, water sampling and basic risk assessments
Making good following repairs
What we’re looking for
NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating is essential
Experience working in a commercial environment
Full UK driving licence
Experience using light plant equipment
Legionella Control (L8) – desirable
If you meet most of the criteria but not all, we still encourage you to apply – training and development can be provided.
Security clearance
This role is subject to Prison Security Clearance and a Standard DBS check.
Amey will support you through the full clearance process.
What you’ll get in return
Competitive salary with annual review potential
At least 24 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy more
Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
Career progression to roles such as Facilities Team Leader or Site Manager
Ongoing training and fully funded development programmes
Flexible benefits including:Cycle to Work scheme
Insurance options
Discounted gym membership
Online employee discounts portal
Two paid Social Impact Days per year
Family‑friendly policies
Access to Amey Affinity Networks
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 lifecycle of new and legacy assets.
Find out more: amey.co.uk/careers
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
For reasonable adjustments or recruitment support, contact: peopleservices@amey.co.uk
Apply now – we may close the vacancy early if we receive enough applications.
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