General Operative/Handyperson

Overview

Amey is recruiting an on-site General Handy Person for HMP Lincoln. This role sits within support for His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), helping maintain safe, clean, and efficient prison facilities.

The post is a 39-hour-per-week position working across seven days in a weekend shift pattern. You will be required to work one in three weekends on a rota basis, and this attracts an extra allowance equal to 15% of basic salary. The annual salary for the role is £27,426.

Role purpose

The General Handy Person supports planned and reactive maintenance activity inside the prison, making sure work is completed safely, compliantly, and within required timeframes.

Key duties

• Work with the wider team to carry out general maintenance tasks and support tradespeople on site.
• Undertake a range of facilities management duties as assigned by the team manager.
• Help maintain strong health and safety standards across the contract.
• Support local and wider net zero initiatives by contributing to sustainability objectives.

What you need

• Practical experience in DIY or general building maintenance.
• A CITB-recognised qualification or an equivalent certificate.
• A willingness to learn and develop new abilities.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.

Security and clearance

Prison Security Clearance is required for this position. Amey will support the successful candidate through that process.

Working with Amey

Amey offers long-term contracts that can support stable career planning. The organisation has achieved Platinum status with Investors in People, reflecting its focus on employee development and support. The business welcomes applicants at different stages of their career, including those starting out, returning to work, or bringing established experience.

Benefits

• Competitive annual pay with the possibility of annual salary reviews.
• Opportunities to progress and build a career.
• Access to extensive training, including fully funded leadership development programmes.
• At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase extra leave.
• Generous pension scheme with additional contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits, including insurance options, Cycle2Work, and discounted gym membership.
• Discounts through an online portal covering retail, healthcare, and other services.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family-friendly policies for new parents and carers.
• Membership of affinity networks that support and connect diverse communities within Amey.

Equal opportunity and application support

Amey encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. As a disability confident leader, Amey guarantees an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you need access support or reasonable adjustments during recruitment, you can contact the recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk.

Additional information

Requisition ID: 11269. The vacancy may close early if enough applications are received, so candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

About Amey

Amey is a global infrastructure consultancy and operations partner that designs, delivers, protects, and maintains critical assets and systems. Its work spans civic, transport, and defence services, combining strategic insight, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise to deliver secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycle of new and existing assets.