Painter/Decorator

Amey Group Services LTD; Evesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is offering an on-site Painter & Decorator position in HMP Long Lartin, UK. The role involves conducting planned and reactive paint work, supervising prisoners, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and various benefits including training, holidays, and a generous pension scheme are provided. Ideal candidates have NVQ qualifications and experience in a similar environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive training programs

At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits options

Exclusive discounts from leading retailers

Social Impact Days for volunteering

Family-friendly policies

Affinity Networks for diverse communities

Qualifications

• NVQ certification in Painting & Decorating is essential.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive paint work in all areas of the prison.
• Maintain tools, materials, and company property.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Policy.

Skills

Qualified to NVQ 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating

Previous relevant work-related experience

Good awareness of health and safety

Comfortable working alongside prisoners

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on‑site Painter & Decorator in HMP Long Lartin. The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, across 7 days a week. There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary). 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 Painter & Decorator plays a key role in supporting the Clean, Rehabilitative, Enabling & Decent (CRED) programme. This includes working alongside prisoners to supervise and guide them in developing hands‑on employability skills while contributing to the improvement of living conditions across the prison estate. Through this work, you will help deliver a safe, decent environment and support meaningful rehabilitation activities, contributing to both social value and prisoner development.

What You Will Do

• Planned and reactive paint work in all areas of the prison.
• Responsibility for the care and maintenance of tools, materials and additional company property.
• Compliance with relevant company Health & Safety Policy, instructions and directive.
• This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating.
• Previous relevant work‑related experience.
• Good awareness and understanding of personal health and safety, method statements and risk assessments.
• Comfortable working alongside prisoners.

About 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, 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.

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

Benefits

• 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 to roles like Engineering Team Leader or Facilities Manager.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes 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.