HMP Millsike - General Maintenance Operative

Mitie; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Blue Light Card

Mitie shares (Save As You Earn)

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a General Maintenance Operative to support planned and reactive maintenance at HMP Millsike, North Yorkshire. The role involves ensuring maintenance tasks meet safety standards and compliance within a secure custodial environment.

You will work with engineers and subcontractors, perform routine documentation, and contribute to safe, reliable facility operations. A shift rota and call-out requirements are part of the schedule, with strong emphasis on teamwork and quality

Qualifications

• Experience providing general maintenance in a large, complex environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and updating central data systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and monitor prison fabric within scope.
• Follow safety policies, procedures, permits to work, and relevant regulations.
• Coordinate with engineers and subcontractors; understand site engineering services and best practices.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time; connect to existing plant/systems; use quality procedures.

Skills

General maintenance

IT skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

HMP Millsike - General Maintenance Operative

ROLE: General Maintenance OperativeHOURS: 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri with shift rota and call-out requirements)LOCATION: HMP Millsike, North Yorkshire

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a General Maintenance Operative who will support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance within a secure custodial environment at HMP Millsike.

Role Responsibilities:

• The role involves completing planned and reactive maintenance and monitoring of all prison fabric within scope.
• You will conduct tasks in compliance with Company Safety Policy, Procedures, relevant Codes of Practice, NR, and Statutory Regulations, ensuring adherence to the Company's and Clients' Permit to Work Systems.
• You will liaise with engineers and subcontractors, develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of site engineering services, and support best working practices.
• You must complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time, coordinate connections to existing plant/systems, and use and maintain O&M Manuals and quality procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous relevant experience providing general maintenance services in a large, complex environment.
• Basic to intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, with experience updating central data systems.

What's in it for you?

• 33 days annual leave, plus option to purchase additional days.
• Blue Light Card.
• Free Mitie shares and the option to purchase more through Save As You Earn initiatives

What's in it for you?

Opportunity to work in a new-build, modern custodial facility. Full training and development provided where applicable. Inclusive and supportive workplace welcoming veterans, career-changers, and diverse backgrounds. A role that contributes to safety, rehabilitation, and positive social impact. Stable employment in a 24/7 operational environment.

Additional Requirements (Security & Vetting):

Right to Work in the UK with valid, in-date documentation. Continuous UK residency for the past 3 years, with limited overseas travel. Successful completion of Enhanced DBS, 5-year referencing, and CTC vetting. Applicants must not be currently bankrupt.