General Building Maintenance Operative

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

Title: General Building Maintenance Operative

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Requisition ID: 12344

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Operative in HMP Manchester, 1 Southall Street, Manchester M60 9AH.

The base salary is £28,792.

The standard hours of work are 39 per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 17:00; Friday to Sunday 08:00 - 16:00, and there will be a need to work 1 in 4 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary). You will also be required to be part of an on call rota.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisonsthat make a real positive impact across the UK.

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.

What you will do

• 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.

What you will bring

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

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Prison Security Cleara nceincluding standard DBS and Counter Terrorism Check (CTC)will be required (Amey will sup port you through this process).

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Facilities Team Leader.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Who weare

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, andmaintaincritical 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 operationalexpertise, 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

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.