General Building Maintenance Operative

General Building Operative

Requisition ID: 7046

Location: HMP Liverpool, 68 Hornby Road, Liverpool, L9 3DF.

Base salary: £28,792 per annum.

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 07:45 - 16:45; Friday to Sunday 07:45 - 15:45; may require working one weekend in four on rota basis with an additional 15% allowance.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team to provide general maintenance tasks and support tradespeople on site.
• Provide professional assistance to those requesting support, including contractor escorting duties when required.
• Complete DIY tasks such as decorating, hanging notice boards, building furniture, and repair of items around the prison.
• Check appliances, fittings and general environment to ensure they are in good working order and report defects to Team Leader.
• Maintain housekeeping duties, including litter picking and landscaping around the grounds if required.
• Perform other FM duties as directed by team manager.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Remuneration - Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
• Career growth - Opportunities to progress to roles such as Facilities Team Leader.
• Training opportunities - Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes.
• Holiday - At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from employer.
• Flexible benefits - Customise with insurance options, Cycle2Work scheme, and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive discounts - Access to discounts from retailers, healthcare services, and more.
• Community giving - Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family friendly policies - Support for new parents or carers.
• Affinity networks - Membership of Affinity Networks supporting diverse communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. As a disability confident leader, we guarantee an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements.

Security Clearance

Prison Security Clearance and Standard DBS will be required for the role.

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