Textiles Production Instructor for Prison Education

Ministry of Justice; Evesham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice seeks a Production Instructor – Enterprises to supervise prisoner workshops, deliver training in health and safety and machinery use, and monitor performance against targets. The role focuses on preparing inmates with practical skills for employment on release and ensuring security and high standards in the workshop environment.

Candidates should have production experience, some supervisory background, and familiarity with industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience of using industrial machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise prisoners in workshop areas and ensure safety and discipline.
• Induct prisoners and train them in health and safety and machinery use.
• Set work schedules and monitor targets and quality standards.
• Log attendance, hours worked, and wages; record piece work.
• Record prisoner progress for reports and planning.
• Maintain workshop security; perform tool and fabric checks.
• Contribute to risk assessments and health and safety reviews.
• Complete related administration to support workshop operations.

Skills

Production experience

Supervisory experience

Industrial machinery

Education

Level 3 Textiles or equivalent

Job description

The Ministry of Justice seeks a Production Instructor – Enterprises to supervise prisoner workshops, deliver training in health and safety and machinery use, and monitor performance against targets. The role focuses on preparing inmates with practical skills for employment on release and ensuring security and high standards in the workshop environment.

Candidates should have production experience, some supervisory background, and familiarity with industrial equipment.