Facilities Maintenance Operative

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Facilities Maintenance Operative to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account in HMP Morton Hall, this role is based on-site.

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.

As a Facilities Maintenance Operative, you play a crucial role in ensuring that both planned and reactive maintenance tasks within the prisons are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulations. Your work is essential to maintaining a secure and well-functioning environment.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week. You will work 10 days followed by 3 days off, then 5 days with 3 days off.  The shift pattern includes working 1 in every 3 weekends on a rota basis which entitles you to an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary.

You will be responsible for:

• Perform general and semi-skilled maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of facilities.
• Conduct monthly checks and tests on fire extinguisher equipment, along with regular inspections of fire hydrants and fire hoses.
• Complete quarterly RCD testing to maintain electrical safety standards.
• Inspect and maintain Misting Units to ensure they are functioning correctly.
• Carry out fire door inspections to guarantee they meet safety regulations.
• Perform monthly and annual emergency lighting checks to ensure proper illumination during emergencies.
• Handle any other duties as required, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of the facility.

What makes this role unique is you will work alongside the engineers in all maintenance across the site as well as working independently. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

We want to hear from you if you have experience in:

• Fire Door & Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
• Fire Alarm Core Points
• Emergency Lighting
• RCD (Residual Current Device) Maintenance
• IT skills

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

Click here to find out more About Us.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering 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 may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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