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

Pension with employer contributions

2 volunteering days per year

Job summary

Amey is recruiting a General Building Operative for HMP Humber in Brough. The role focuses on delivering essential maintenance across the site, carrying out general repairs and supporting trades to keep the prison running safely and efficiently.

The position is a 39-hour week on a rota including weekends (+15% uplift). The role offers a stable contract, on-site facilities, and career progression opportunities at a recognised infrastructure partner.

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.

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

Reliable team player

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ / CITB / trade qualification

Job description

Title: General Building Maintenance Operative

Requisition ID: 13303

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