Handyperson

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Durley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Handyperson/Escort for HM Prison Winchester. You'll handle maintenance tasks and escort contractors in a secure environment. This role offers the chance for long-term contracts and training in a team-oriented setting, making it an exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Reliable and consistent with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Security conscious and able to challenge potential risks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reactive repairs and planned maintenance.
• Escort building contractors when required.
• Involved in daily maintenance projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Security conscious

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Handyperson/Escort
HM Prison Winchester

Overview of the position:
As a supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades & support operatives, Hays is seeking to recruit multiple qualified trades, including a Handperson for the Prison in Winchester

Purpose of the Maintenance role:
As part of the Works Department you will be responsible for both reactive repairs and planned and preventative maintenance. Currently the Prison has several refurbishment and general day-to-day maintenance projects underway. As such the prison require someone to join their team as a handyperson/escort who will be involved with different aspects of general maintenance along with escorting building contractors when required.

The Prisons have an excellent reputation as busy local prisons, which serve all the courts in the South. They pride themselves in engaging and involving employees working alongside them in the process of change. The Maintenance role is in a unique working environment with a strong sense of team working. Always in demand, you could benefit from long-term contracts and there is also potential, once trained, to work in other prisons both locally and nationally. You must be local to the prison or have your own transport.

Experience:
Previous experience in a prison/ public sector is not required for this role. The nature of the role requires candidates to be security conscious and able to challenge potentialpromises and risks, you will also need to be reliable and consistent, level headed and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Full training on working within a prison is provided by the establishment/ department.

Security Clearance required:
All applicants will be subject to the HM Prison Service Security Clearance procedure which can take up to 4 weeks, this can include a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. You must hold a Valid Passport or Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence in your current address. All applicants must be able to provide details of 2 satisfactory references, at least one from an ex-employer.

If you would like to find out more about this interesting & rewarding opportunity contact Gavin on 01622 235688

#4696942 - Gavin Bartlett