General Building Operative

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site General Building Operative in HMP Whatton.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place).

There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

The base salary is £28,792.

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.

The General Building Operative plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

What you will do:

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.

Check 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.

This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.

Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

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General Building Operative Company:
Amey Salary: £28,792

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Nottingham, NG13 9FQ
Working pattern:
On-site Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 14 Aug 2026 Closing date: 13 Sept 2026 Apply for this job Summary

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site General Building Operative in HMP Whatton.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place).

There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

The base salary is £28,792.

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.

The General Building Operative plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

What you will do:

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.

Check 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.

This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.

Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

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