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General Building Operative
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General Building Operative
On-site General Building Operative – HMP Long Lartin
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site General Building Operative at HMP Long Lartin.
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, operating across 7 days with a weekend shift pattern in place (including 1 in 3 rotating weekends alongside a 15% weekend allowance on basic salary).
The base salary is £28,792.
About the Role
At Amey, we support His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by delivering safe, clean, and efficient prisons. With expertise in facilities management, we maintain 60 secure premises across England and Wales.
The General Building Operative ensures timely, safe, and compliant planned and reactive maintenance within prisons. Your responsibilities include:
- Working in a team to perform general maintenance tasks and assist tradespeople on site.
- Providing professional assistance, including contract escorts when required.
- Handling DIY tasks, such as:
- Decorating
- Hanging notice boards
- Building furniture
- Repairing fixtures and fittings
- Checking appliances, fittings, and environments to identify defects and report these to the Team Leader.
- Maintaining general good housekeeping, including litter picking and landscaping as needed.
- Performing all directed facilities management (FM) duties as required by the Team Manager.
- Supporting local and business zero-carbon programmes in a strategic, efficient manner where applicable.
- Ensuring health and safety (H&S) standards are met across the contract.
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Requirements
- Proven experience in DIY or general building maintenance.
- CITB certification or equivalent.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Note: Prison security clearance is required (Amey will assist with application).
Why Join Amey?
- Stable long-term contracts for career planning.
- Platinum Investors in People status, reflecting our commitment to employee development and growth.
- Customisable benefits aligned with your needs, including:
- Holiday entitlement (24 days + bank holidays), plus options to buy additional days.
- Competitive salary with potential for yearly reviews.
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Flexible financial benefits, such as:
- Cycle-to-Work schemes
- Discounted gym membership
- Insurers’ protection/FSAV schemes
- Exclusive member discounts via our online portal.
- Save the Day portal offering cost savings on essential services.
- Two annual Social Impact Days for volunteering & fundraising.
- Family-friendly policies for new parents or carers.
- Access to Affinity Networks, which connect, support, and empower diverse communities.
Advancement & Development
- Career growth with clear opportunities for progression.
- Training support, including:
- Fully funded leadership programs
- Leadership training courses
- Comprehensive professional training tailored to individual needs.
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About Amey
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. Our four core capabilities combine to deliver critical infrastructure outcomes:
- Advisory: Strategic planning and guidance
- Design: Engineering and bespoke infrastructure solutions
- Finance: Risk mitigation and investment optimisation
- Operational: Maintenance, compliance, and ongoing services
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and maintain systems across:
- Civic services
- Transport networks
- Defence infrastructure
To learn more, visit Amey Careers.
Diversity & Inclusion
Amey is committed to evolutionary culture and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. We support an approach to inclusivity and recognise that diverse skills and perspectives enrich our organisation.
- Disability confident leader: We guarantee an interview for applicants with disabilities who meet the essential requirements.
- Access for all: Contact the benefits team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss reasonable adjustments or accommodation needs.
Application Notes Vacancy may close early due to high demand. Apply as soon as possible.
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