HMP Millsike- Mechanical Maintenance Operative

Mitie; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Operative to join its engineering team. The role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance on various systems. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 certification in mechanical and electrical services and experience in large environments. Benefits include annual leave, enhanced maternity leave, on-site gym access, and a Blue Light Card. Suitable applicants should be UK citizens or Commonwealth citizens with the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus additional purchase options

Free gym access

Subsidised on-site meals

Qualifications

• Certification in mechanical & electrical services, such as C&G/BTEC.
• Experience in a complex electrical maintenance environment.
• Strong practical knowledge in building services disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Coordinate connections to existing plants and systems.
• Maintain accurate work-related documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

C&G 2079 F Gas

IOSH certification

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Operative

Salary: £38,000

Mitie Care & Custody (C&C) is dedicated to creating a restorative environment for prisoners, grounded in integrity and high standards. The role is part of the engineering team at HMP Millsike.

Job objectives and responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on plant and systems.
• Ensure SHE standards are maintained and liaise with engineers and subcontractors.
• Provide proactive client liaison, reporting concerns and relaying them to management.
• Comply with existing business risk management procedures for maintenance and project works.
• Maintain all work‑related documentation accurately and promptly.
• Investigate and report infrastructure shortfalls, problems and incidents, recommending remedial actions.
• Coordinate connections to existing plant/systems and use O&M manuals and quality procedures.
• Be available for scheduled and unplanned weekend working; operate 24/7 with a shift rota and out‑of‑hours call‑out functions.
• Adhere to company and statutory regulations on safe systems of work, health & safety, hygiene, cleanliness and localised fire regulation procedures.

Person specification

• Certification: Apprenticeship, IOSH, C&G/BTEC Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Engineering (Parts 1–3), NVQ Level 3, C&G 2079 F Gas, HVAC or gas, or C&G 2391/2 18th edition IEE regulations.
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance services in a large, complex environment.
• Basic to intermediate IT skills – Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook – and experience updating records.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including note‑taking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and self‑motivation.
• Comprehensive practical knowledge of building services disciplines: heating, hot water, ventilating, refrigeration, environmental, electrical power & distribution, and public health.
• Team‑working ability, flexibility, proactive nature and a “can‑do” attitude.

Other benefits

• 33 days annual leave, plus option to purchase additional days.
• Blue Light Card.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
• Free Mitie shares and options to purchase more through Save As You Earn initiatives.
• Free personal accident insurance.
• 24/7 access to Virtual GP for you and household.
• On‑site gym access.
• Free parking, including electric vehicle charging points.
• Subsidised on‑site meals.
• Staff discounts for travel, shopping, entertainment.

What we are looking for

• UK citizen or Commonwealth citizen with indefinite leave to remain, or EEA citizen.
• Valid passport with no restrictions on stay in the UK.
• Passport evidence of right to work in the UK; biometric card and current passport required.
• Continued residence in the UK for the past 3 years (no overseas trips >3 months).
• No more than 3 months at any one time overseas in the previous 5 years.
• Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; ready for Enhanced DBS, Counter‑Terrorist Checked vetting and 5‑year employer reference.
• Not currently bankrupt.