General Building Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Training opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Amey Ltd in Redditch is seeking an on-site General Building Operative at HMP Hewell. The role involves 39 hours per week with a weekend rota and a 15% allowance on basic salary.

The base salary is £28,792 per year, with responsibilities spanning general maintenance, safety compliance, and on-site support for tradespeople. Applicants should have solid DIY/general maintenance experience and a CITB certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in DIY/general building maintenance.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team to provide general maintenance tasks and support tradespeople on site.
• Provide professional assistance to requests including contractor escorting duties when required.
• Complete DIY tasks such as decorating, hanging notice boards, building furniture, repairing items around the prison.
• Check appliances, fittings and environment for good order; report defects to Team Leader.
• General housekeeping, litter picking and landscaping around grounds as required.
• Support local and business zero carbon programmes, working toward zero carbon where appropriate.
• Ensure H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

Skills

DIY general maintenance

Teamwork

Education

CITB certification or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID12758-Posted24/09/2026-Complex Facilities-Redditch - HMP Hewell

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-siteGeneral Building Operative in HMP Hewell .

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place).

There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

The base salary is £28,792.

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.

The General Building Operative plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

What you will do:

• 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.
• Check 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.
• Thisrole will also support both local and businesszero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in astrategicand lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

What you will bring:

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

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support 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.
• 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

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.

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.