General Building Operative
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.50 to £18.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leyland, PR26 8LW |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 22 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We are recruiting an experienced General Building Operative to work at HMP Wymott, expected to be ongoing on a temporary basis for the next 6 months. This is a long-term temporary contract offering sociable, full-time hours and overtime. There is the possibility for a permanent role for the right candidate.
Your new role:
- Carry out general building repairs and maintenance across the prison estate.
- Complete routine DIY tasks including decorating, minor repairs, assembling furniture and fitting notice boards.
- Assist qualified tradespeople with maintenance and refurbishment works.
- Perform basic checks on fixtures, fittings and equipment, reporting defects to the relevant supervisor.
- Undertake general housekeeping duties, including litter picking and maintaining outdoor areas when required.
- Escort contractors and visitors within secure areas of the prison when required.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with prison security procedures and safe systems of work.
- Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance tasks and report any issues promptly. (Suggested standard practice for maintenance roles.)
- Support the wider facilities management team with additional duties as directed by management.
- Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
Details:
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Working Days: Monday to Friday (overtime cover at weekends available)
Working Hours: 39 hours per week
Additional: There may be a requirement for weekend work on a rota basis (1 in 3 or 4), and also part of an on-call rota
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be honest, hard-working, reliable, trustworthy and have great attention to detail, alongside being an excellent team player. All applicants who are interested in the position must pass Prison Clearance, which can take up to 8 weeks or more. You will need a passport or photo driving licence to apply for clearance. Once passed, this is valid for 5 years and can be transferred to any other prisons of a similar category.
Qualifications
- Time served apprenticeship in a relevant trade
- City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in joinery or similar discipline
- Current full UK driving licence
Skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Joinery
- Tiling
- Minor plumbing - Desirable
- Minor plastering - Desirable
Interpersonal skills
- Time Management
- Ability to use PDA device
- Good awareness and understanding of personal health and safety, method statements and risk assessments
Experience
Ideally, 2 years of relevant work-related experience
What you need to do now
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