Sewing & Textiles Production Instructor – Prison Workshop

Ministry of Justice; Buckley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Production Instructor for a specialist textile workshop. You will supervise prisoners, deliver training toward nationally recognised qualifications, and maintain high safety and security standards within the workshop environment.

You will assess skills, manage work schedules, ensure quality output, and support other organisations such as local colleges where relevant. Experience in sewing/textiles and a strong command of English are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience sewing and textiles manufacturing.
• Ability to teach and assess prisoners to national qualifications.
• Understanding of COSHH and health and safety principles.
• Ability to manage workshops and supervise prisoners.
• Strong security awareness and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and supervise prisoners in workshop areas to ensure safety, quality and timely output.
• Induct prisoners, train them in health and safety, COSHH, and machinery usage.
• Log attendance, monitor hours and wage records, and ensure compliance with contractual targets.
• Maintain security of workshops, perform tool checks and equipment maintenance.
• Contribute to prisoner reports and ensure quality assurance against product specifications.

Skills

Sewing

Textiles

Teaching/Training

Health & Safety

Quality Assurance

Security Awareness

Education

Teaching qualifications or experience

Tools

Machinery operation

Fabric tools handling

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Production Instructor for a specialist textile workshop. You will supervise prisoners, deliver training toward nationally recognised qualifications, and maintain high safety and security standards within the workshop environment.

You will assess skills, manage work schedules, ensure quality output, and support other organisations such as local colleges where relevant. Experience in sewing/textiles and a strong command of English are essential.