Title:  General Building Maintenance Operative

General Building Operative

HMP Humber, Brough (HU15 2JZ)
£28,792 + 15% weekend allowance
39 hours per week (rota including 1 in 3 weekends)

Hours:

• Mon–Thu: 08:00 – 17:00
• Fri–Sun: 08:00 – 16:00
• 1 in 3 weekends (on rota, +15% allowance)

The Role

We’re looking for a General Building Operative to join our team at HMP Humber, supporting the delivery of essential maintenance services across the site.

You’ll carry out general repairs and assist tradespeople to keep the prison running safely and efficiently.

Key duties:

• General maintenance and DIY tasks across site
• Assisting trades (painting, repairs, basic installs)
• Putting up fixtures, building furniture, minor repairs
• Escorting contractors when required
• Checking fittings and reporting defects
• Maintaining clean, safe grounds (including basic outdoor work)

What You’ll Need

• Experience in general building maintenance or DIY
• Basic trade skills (multi-skilled preferred)
• NVQ / CITB / trade qualification (or equivalent)
• Reliable, team player with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and develop

Prison Security clearance and Standard DBS required (we’ll support you).

Why HMP Humber?

• Stable, long-term contract
• Supportive team environment
• On-site gym, free parking and catering facilities
• Varied role – no two days the same

What You’ll Get

• £28,792 basic salary + 15% weekend uplift
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension with employer contributions
• Career progression
• Full training and development
• Retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme & more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year

About Amey

Who we are 
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems. 

What we do 
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets. 

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

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