General Building Maintenance Operative

Amey; Brough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Free parking

Catering facilities

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with employer contributions

Career progression

Full training and development

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Amey is hiring a General Building Operative at HMP Humber in Brough. The role covers general maintenance across the site, assisting trades, and ensuring safe, efficient operation within a prison environment.

The position offers a stable long-term contract, 39 hours per week, and a base salary of £28,792 with a +15% weekend uplift. Benefits include 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• 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).

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 experience

Basic trade skills

NVQ / CITB / trade qualification

Reliable, team player

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ / CITB / trade qualification (or equivalent)

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

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