Facilities Maintenance Operative – DIY & Repairs (On-Call)

Amey; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration - competitive salary

Career growth

Training opportunities

Holidays 24+ days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Social Impact Days

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Amey is seeking a permanent General Building Operative for HMP Manchester. The role involves delivering general maintenance on site, supporting tradespeople, and assisting with DIY tasks in a prison environment.

The base salary is £28,792, with a 39-hour week and 15% weekend allowance on a rota basis, plus on-call duties. You will work as part of a team, complete tasks, report defects, and help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient prison estate across England and Wales.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• CITB relevant certification or NVQ trade qualification.
• Solid experience in DIY/general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

CITB certification

NVQ trade qualification

DIY/general maintenance experience

Job description

Amey is seeking a permanent General Building Operative for HMP Manchester. The role involves delivering general maintenance on site, supporting tradespeople, and assisting with DIY tasks in a prison environment.

The base salary is £28,792, with a 39-hour week and 15% weekend allowance on a rota basis, plus on-call duties. You will work as part of a team, complete tasks, report defects, and help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient prison estate across England and Wales.