General Building Operative

About the Role

Amey is looking to hire a General Building Operative to work onsite at His Majesty's Prison (HMP) Ranby. This role supports the Justice client (His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service) by contributing to the safe, clean, and effective operation of the prison facilities across England and Wales. The position requires working 39 hours weekly, distributed over a 7-day shift pattern, including one in four weekends on a rota basis. A 15% weekend working allowance is paid on top of the base salary of A328,792.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance duties and assist skilled tradespeople as part of a team within the prison environment.
• Offer professional support to colleagues and contractors, including escort duties when necessary.
• Carry out various do-it-yourself (DIY) tasks such as decorating, furnishing, notice board installation, and item repairs throughout the prison.
• Inspect appliances, fittings, and surroundings, reporting any defects promptly to the Team Leader.
• Contribute to maintaining cleanliness and tidiness, including litter collection and landscape upkeep on prison grounds.
• Undertake any additional facilities management responsibilities as directed by the team manager.
• Support local and corporate zero carbon initiatives, integrating sustainable practices wherever applicable.
• Ensure health and safety standards are consistently met throughout the contract.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in general maintenance or DIY activities relevant to building upkeep.
• Possession of appropriate CITB certification or an equivalent qualification.
• Enthusiasm to acquire new skills and adapt to varied tasks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
• Successful applicants must undergo Prison Security Clearance, with support provided by Amey.

Benefits and Company Culture

• Competitive annual salary with potential for periodic pay reviews based on performance.
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development, including fully-funded leadership training programs.
• At least 24 days of paid holiday annually, plus bank holidays and options to buy additional leave.
• Generous pension scheme with contributions from both employee and employer.
• Flexible benefits package including insurance, Cycle2Work, discounted gym memberships, and exclusive discounts through online portals.
• Two paid Social Impact Days annually to engage in community volunteering and fundraising efforts.
• Supportive family-friendly policies for new parents or caregivers.
• Access to Affinity Networks that promote diversity and inclusion within the organisation.

Additional Information

Amey is a global infrastructure consultancy and operations partner managing significant public assets across the UK. The company places high value on inclusion, offering guaranteed interviews to qualified disabled applicants and providing reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as the vacancy may close early upon receiving sufficient applications.