General Building Maintenance Operative

Amey; Brough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Pension contributions

Career progression

Training & development

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

2 volunteering days

Job summary

Amey is recruiting a General Building Maintenance Operative at HMP Humber, Brough (HU15 2JZ). You will carry out general repairs and support tradespeople to keep the site running safely. 39 hours per week on a rota including one in three weekends.

The role offers a stable contract, weekend uplift of 15%, on-site facilities, and opportunities for training and progression. NVQ/CITB or equivalent preferred; prior building maintenance or DIY experience valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance or DIY.
• Basic trade skills (multi-skilled preferred).
• NVQ / CITB / trade qualification (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

General maintenance

Basic trades

Team player

Education

NVQ/CITB/trade qualification

Job description

Title: General Building Maintenance Operative

Requisition ID: 12530

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

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