General Building Operative
Whatton-In-The-Vale, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 28,792 – GBP 28,792 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 6 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- CITB relevant certification or equivalent
- Eligibility
- People with the right to work in a full-time on-site role at HMP Whatton who have relevant DIY or building maintenance experience, the required qualification or equivalent, and can meet prison security clearance requirements.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Amey is hiring an on-site General Building Operative for HMP Whatton. This position supports planned and reactive maintenance activity across the prison, helping ensure work is completed safely, compliantly, and on time.
Working pattern and pay
The role is based on 39 hours per week, spread across seven days when a weekend rota applies. Weekend coverage is required one weekend in every three, and this attracts an additional allowance equal to 15% of basic salary. The annual base pay for the role is £28,792.
What the role involves
You will support a team delivering general maintenance and assisting other trades on site. The work includes practical DIY-style tasks, contractor escorting when needed, checking that fixtures, appliances, and surroundings are operating properly, and reporting defects to the Team Leader. The position also includes housekeeping, litter picking, and landscaping duties where required. You may also be asked to carry out other facilities management tasks as directed by the team manager.
The role contributes to local and business zero-carbon initiatives, with an expectation to work in a practical and efficient way that supports carbon reduction where appropriate.
What you need
Applicants should have solid hands-on experience in DIY or general building maintenance. A CITB-related qualification, or something equivalent, is required. You should be willing to learn additional skills and be comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team.
Security and compliance
Prison Security Clearance is required for this post, and support will be provided through that process. A strong focus on health and safety standards is essential across the contract.
Why join Amey
Amey offers stable long-term contracts and a workplace focused on career development. Benefits include annual salary reviews, training and fully funded leadership programmes, at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, the option to buy extra leave, a pension with additional employer contributions, flexible benefits such as insurance options, Cycle2Work, and discounted gym membership, retail and service discounts through an online portal, two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising, family-friendly policies, and access to Affinity Networks that support diverse communities.
About Amey
Amey is a global infrastructure consultancy and operations partner that designs, delivers, protects, and maintains essential assets and systems. Its work spans civic, transport, and defence services, with a focus on secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the full life cycle of assets.
Equality and application information
Amey welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and is committed to inclusion and accessibility. As a disability confident leader, Amey guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. Candidates needing adjustments or support during recruitment can contact the recruitment team by email. This vacancy may close early if enough suitable applications are received.