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General Building Operative
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On-site General Building Operative - HMYOI Swinfen Hall
Job Overview
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site General Building Operative at HMYOI Swinfen Hall.
Standard hours of work: 39 hours per week
Schedule:
- Monday - Thursday: 07.45-16.45 (1 hour lunch)
- Friday: 07.15-15.45 (1 hour lunch)
- 1 in 3 weekends: 08.00-16.00
- On-call rota: 1 in every 9 weeks, subject to change
- Additional allowance: 15% of basic salary
About the Role
At Amey, we support our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), by providing safe, clean, and efficient prisons. By leveraging our facilities management expertise, we ensure the smooth operation of 60 secure premises across England and Wales.
The General Building Operative plays a crucial role in ensuring that planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out safely, compliantly, and timely.
Responsibilities
- Work in a team to provide general maintenance tasks and support tradespeople on site.
- Provide a professional assistance service to those requesting support, including contractor escorting duties when required.
- Complete tasks associated with DIY such as decorating, hanging notice boards, building furniture, and repairing items around the prison.
- Check appliances, fittings, and the general environment to ensure they are in good working order and report all defects to the Team Leader.
- Maintain general good housekeeping, including litter picking and landscaping around the grounds if required.
- Perform all other FM duties as directed by the team manager.
- Support both local and business zero carbon programs, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as appropriate.
- Ensure H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
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Requirements
- Solid experience in DIY/general building maintenance.
- CITB relevant certification or equivalent is desired but not essential.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to work well in a team.
Note: Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
Why Join Amey?
At Amey, we offer long-term stable contracts, enabling you to plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organization.
Our Benefits:
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Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews.
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Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement.
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Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs.
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Holidays: At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy further days.
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Pension: Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
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Flexible Benefits: Options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme, and access to discounted gym membership.
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Exclusive Discounts: Access to our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more.
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Give Back to Community: Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
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Family-Friendly Policies: Support for new parents or those providing care for a dependant.
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Affinity Networks: Membership of our networks that connect, support, and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
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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 defense 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 ame.co.uk/careers.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey, we continuously evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
As a disability confident leader, we guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments, or additional support you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
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