General Building Maintenance Operative

ameygroupi; Wilmslow; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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Remuneration

Career growth

Training opportunities

Holidays 24 days

Pension

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Social Impact Days

Family-friendly policies

Affinity Networks

On-Site parking and gym

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Amey is recruiting for a permanent General Building Operative based at HMP/YOI Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire. The role includes handyperson duties, general maintenance and escorting contractors within a secure custodial environment.

The position offers a base salary of £28,792 per year with a 39-hour working week, including weekend rota work. Amey promotes diversity and provides comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Competenze

• Experience in general building maintenance, handyperson work or similar practical role.
• Ability to work with contractors or tradespeople.
• Professional, security-conscious approach.

Mansioni

• Escort contractors safely and professionally around the establishment, following all site and security procedures.
• Provide access to appropriate areas to support maintenance work.
• Carry out general handyperson activities and basic building maintenance.
• Support tradespeople and Facilities Management team with planned and reactive tasks.
• Check fittings and environment are in good working order and report defects.

Conoscenze

General building maintenance

Handyperson

Contractors

Teamwork

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General Building Operative

Requisition ID: 13396

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Operative at HMP/YOI Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4HR.

The base salary is £28,792 per year.

Working hours 39 per week: 07:45 to 16:30 Saturday to Thursday and 07:45 to 15:30 on Friday. There will be a need to work weekends on a rota basis.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community working on the Ministry of Justice Facilities Management account, where you will help deliver essential services within a secure custodial environment.

At Amey, we support His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service by helping to provide safe, clean and efficient prisons. Our Facilities Management teams use their expertise to keep secure premises across England and Wales operating safely and smoothly.

This is a varied, site-based role that will mainly involve escorting contractors around the establishment. You will also undertake handyperson activities and general building maintenance, helping colleagues and contractors complete essential work safely and efficiently.

What you will do

• Escort contractors safely and professionally around the establishment, following all site and security procedures.
• Help ensure maintenance work is completed safely by providing contractors with access to the appropriate areas.
• Carry out general handyperson activities, minor repairs and basic building maintenance.
• Support tradespeople and other members of the Facilities Management team with planned and reactive tasks.
• Check that fittings, appliances and the general environment are in good working order, reporting defects promptly.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site and assist with other Facilities Management duties when required.

What you will bring

• A professional, responsible and security-conscious approach.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good time management skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A willingness to learn new skills and support different maintenance activities.
• Previous experience in general building maintenance, handyperson work or a similar practical role.
• Experience working alongside contractors or tradespeople.

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. We may be able to offer development and training to support your growth.

Security clearance

Because this role is based within a prison environment, prison security clearance will be required. This will include a Level 2 prison security check and an Enhanced DBS check with child barring.

Amey will support the successful candidate through the required clearance 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 and enabling them to shine.

Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or bringing professional expertise and practical 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 are rewarded for your contribution.
• Career growth: Develop your career with opportunities to progress into positions such as Facilities Team Leader.
• Training opportunities: Unlock your potential through comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your development.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy additional days.
• Pension: Access a generous pension scheme with additional contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits: Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, the Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive discounts: Access an online portal offering discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
• Give back to the community: Receive two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family-friendly policies: Support for new parents and employees who care for a dependant.
• Affinity Networks: Join networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities across Amey.
• On-Site: access to free parking, use of gym, catering facilities.

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 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 race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are 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 you may require at any point during the recruitment process.