Plumber – HMP Risley (Warrington WA3 6BP)
Salary: £30,866 – £36,135 + 15% shift allowance (1 in 3 weekends)
Hours: 39 hours per week (rota basis)
Work pattern: Rota basis
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Saturday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00
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Friday: 08:00–16:00
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1 in 3 weekends (with 15% allowance)
We’re looking for a qualified Plumber to join the team at HMP Risley. This is a stable, long-term role on a single site with no travelling between jobs.
You’ll work as part of the onsite maintenance team, helping keep the prison safe, operational, and compliant.
The role
Carry out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance
Repair mains water systems and pipework
Fault find and fix issues across the site
Complete inspections, water sampling, and basic risk checks
Identify and report deteriorating equipment
What you’ll need
NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating
Experience in maintenance (ideally commercial or FM)
Full UK driving licence
Basic knowledge of water hygiene / Legionella (training can be provided)
What you’ll get
15% shift allowance (for weekend rota – 1 in 3)
24 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
Generous pension with employer contributions
Career progression (e.g. Team Leader, Site Manager)
Ongoing training and funded development
Discounts, Cycle to Work, gym schemes
Free onsite parking, gym and catering facilities
Why HMP Risley?
Long-term, secure contract
Single-site role – no travelling
Supportive, experienced maintenance team
Prison security clearance and standard DBS required (fully supported by 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
Apply now – roles may close early due to demand.
