Painter/Decorator

Amey; Cleeve Prior; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays

Pension

Flexible benefits

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey is seeking an on-site Painter & Decorator at HMP Long Lartin to deliver high-quality painting and decorating work within a secure environment. You will supervise prisoners as they gain practical skills, contributing to a safer, more decent living environment.

We offer a competitive salary (£28,792–£33,352) for 39 hours per week, with progression opportunities and a strong benefits package designed to support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Painting and Decorating.
• Previous painting and decorating experience.
• Proactive and responsible approach to safe, high‑quality work.
• Good understanding of health and safety, method statements and risk assessments.
• Ability to work alongside prisoners in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive painting and decorating work throughout the prison.
• Help improve living conditions by completing work safely and to a high standard.
• Supervise and guide prisoners as they develop practical employability skills.
• Maintain tools, materials and other company property responsibly.
• Follow health and safety policies, instructions, method statements and risk assessments.
• Support local and business zero‑carbon programmes where appropriate.

Skills

Painting

Health & safety

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Painting & Decorating

Job description

Title: Painter/Decorator

Requisition ID: 12543

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site Painter & Decorator at HMP Long Lartin.

Salary: £28,792 to £33,352, dependent on experience

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Join our facilities management team supporting His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. Amey helps provide safe, clean and efficient prisons, using our expertise to keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

This role supports the Clean, Rehabilitative, Enabling and Decent programme. Alongside completing high-quality painting and decorating work, you will supervise and guide prisoners as they develop practical employability skills. Your work will improve living conditions, contribute to a safe and decent prison environment, and support meaningful rehabilitation activities.

What You Will Do

• Deliver planned and reactive painting and decorating work throughout the prison.


• Help improve living conditions by completing work safely and to a high standard.


• Supervise and guide prisoners as they develop practical, hands‑on employability skills.


• Maintain tools, materials and other company property responsibly.


• Follow relevant health and safety policies, instructions, method statements and risk assessments.


• Support local and business zero‑carbon programmes where appropriate.

What You Will Bring

• An NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Painting and Decorating.


• Previous relevant painting and decorating experience.


• A proactive and responsible approach to delivering safe, high‑quality work.


• A good understanding of personal health and safety, method statements and risk assessments.


• The confidence and professionalism to work alongside prisoners in a secure environment.

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, as we may be able to offer development or training to support your growth.

Security clearance

Prison security clearance is required for this role. Amey will support the successful candidate through the clearance process.

Why join Amey?

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 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 the 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 contributions.


• Career growth: Develop your career with opportunities to progress into roles such as Engineering Team Leader or Facilities Manager.


• Training opportunities: Unlock your potential through comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes.


• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy further days.


• Pension: Benefit from 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 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 colleagues who care for a dependant.


• Affinity Networks: Join communities that connect, support and inspire colleagues across Amey.

About Amey

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical assets and systems.

Who we are

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.

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 their 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.