General Building Maintenance Operative

Title:

General Building Maintenance Operative

Requisition

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Operative in HMP Leeds, 2 Gloucester Terrace, Stanningley Road, Leeds LS12 2TJ
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The standard hours of work are 39 per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 17:00;
Friday to Sunday 08:00 - 16:0 0, and there may be a need to work 1 in 3 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons that make a real positive impact across the UK.

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

What you will do:

• To 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, repair of items around the prison.
• Checking appliances, fittings and general environment are in good working order and all defects reported to Team Leader.
• General good housekeeping, including litter picking and landscaping around the grounds if required.
• All other FM duties as required directed by team manager.

What you will bring:

• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• CITB relevant certification or equivalent, or an NVQ trade qualification
• Solid experience in DIY/ general building maintenance

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Prison Security Clearance including Standard DBS will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth
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  Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Facilities Team Leader.
• Training Opportunities
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  Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2
  
  Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
• On Site you will have access to free parking, free use of gym, catering facilities.

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure…