General building operative/Handyperson

Your new companyAs the sole agency supplier for the provision of maintenance trades and support operatives to HM Prisons, Hays is seeking to recruit a Maintenance Handyperson/General Building Operative for HMP Hull. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a prison environment and can often create opportunities to apply for permanent opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment works across the prison estate.
• Complete basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and building fabric repairs.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and support planned maintenance activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and report defects, hazards, or security concerns.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, security, and tool control procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used.
• Assist other trades and contractors with maintenance projects as required.
• Support the safe, secure, and efficient operation of prison facilities.

Hours:

Mon-Fri (39 hours per week) (Generally 7:45am - 16:45pm may vary depending on site)

What you need to succeed

Previous experience in a prison/ public sector is not required for this role. The nature of the role requires candidates to be security-conscious and able to challenge potential compromises and risks. You will also need to be reliable and consistent, level-headed and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Full training on working within a prison is provided by the establishment/ department.

You must be able to pass a full prison security clearance and enhanced DBS (if required) (Hays and the MOJ are responsible for organising all security clearances and DBS). You must hold a valid passport or Full Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence at your current address.

You must have proof of National Insurance and proof of address dated in the past 3 months.

All applicants must be able to provide details of at least 2 satisfactory employment references.

Kingston Upon Hull,East Riding of Yorkshire