Title: Facilities Operative
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site Facilities Operative in HMP Long Lartin.
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, across 7 days as a 1 in 3 weekend shift pattern is in place, which comes with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary.
At Amey, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly through expert facilities management. Join us at HMP Long Lartin - a high-security prison with a strong sense of community and purpose. As a Facilities Operative, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining safe, clean and sustainable prison facilities—supporting everything from waste management and groundskeeping to essential maintenance and environmental initiatives.
What you will do:
- Carry out general maintenance tasks including painting, decorating, furniture repairs, and DIY duties.
- Support groundskeeping activities such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking, and landscaping.
- Assist tradespeople and contractors on site, including escorting and safety checks.
- Manage waste and recycling processes, ensuring environmental compliance and cleanliness.
- Operate tools and equipment safely, including light plant machinery and cutting tools.
- Maintain sports and recreational areas, including artificial pitch upkeep and drainage works.
- Ensure health and safety standards are met across all tasks and areas.
- Contribute to sustainability and zero carbon initiatives within the prison environment.
What you will bring:
- Solid experience in DIY, general building maintenance, and groundskeeping duties.
- Understanding of Health & Safety legislation, with a safety-conscious and compliant approach.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CITB, weed spraying, chainsaw operation).
- Ability to work well in a team, follow instructions, and maintain a professional, client-focused attitude.
- Willingness to learn new skills and work flexibly, including alongside prisoners in a secure environment.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process). Please note that this can sometimes take up to 12 weeks to be completed and for a start date to be agreed, should you be successful.
Why join Amey?
At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
- Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
- Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities.
- Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
- Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
- Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
- Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
- Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
- Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
About Amey
We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***
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