On-Site Plumber

HMP Full Sutton, York (YO41 1PS)
£30,866 – £36,135 + 15% weekend allowance
39 hours per week | Permanent

Looking for a steady, long‑term plumbing role with regular hours, good pay and no travelling between sites? This is a permanent on‑site plumber role at HMP Full Sutton, working as part of a close‑knit facilities team.

The role

You’ll be carrying out planned and reactive plumbing maintenance across the prison site, including:

• General plumbing repairs and maintenance
• Mains water supply repairs
• Fault finding and fixing issues first time
• Inspections, water sampling and basic risk assessments
• Identifying and replacing life‑expired equipment

This is a hands‑on trade role, not desk‑based, and you’ll have the time and support to do the job properly.

Working hours

• 39 hours per week
• Rota between:
  • 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
  • 08:00 – 16:00 Friday to Sunday
• 1 in 3 weekends, paid with an additional 15% allowance

What you’ll need

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating
• Experience in plumbing maintenance (commercial environment preferred)
• Full UK driving licence
• Legionella awareness (desirable, not essential)
• Able to work safely and follow procedures in a secure environment

If you’re qualified but don’t tick every box, we still want to hear from you – training and development is available.

About HMP Full Sutton

HMP Full Sutton is a well‑established, high‑security prison with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and routine. Trades staff work on a single, secure site with clear systems, proper planning and a supportive facilities management team. Many of our engineers stay long‑term because of the stability, structure and work‑life balance the site offers.

Why join Amey?

• Permanent, long‑term work on a stable MoJ contract
• Clear progression routes (Team Leader / Site Manager)
• Ongoing training and fully funded development
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy more
• Generous pension and flexible benefits
• Free on‑site parking, gym and catering facilities
• Family‑friendly policies and paid volunteering days

Security clearance

You’ll need prison security clearance alongside Standard DBS and Counter Terrorism Check.
Amey will support you through the full process.

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 like this don’t come up often, and we may close early if enough applications are received.