General Building Maintenance Operative


Company:	Amey
Salary:	from £28,792 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M60 9AH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Operative in HMP Manchester, 1 Southall Street, Manchester M60 9AH.

The base salary is £28,792.

The standard hours of work are 39 per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 17:00; Friday to Sunday 08:00 - 16:00, and there will be a need to work 1 in 4 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary). You will also be required to be part of an on call rota.

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.

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