Jobs in United Kingdom

This role is predominantly based in Waste Management, with some lone working and forklift driving duties. The postholder will support the waste management function to complete daily waste collections and maintain cleanliness across the site. Full training will be provided for driving establishment vehicles and operating forklift trucks. The postholder will not supervise prisoners, but will come into contact with prisoners during daily duties. The role involves working outside in all weathers and some weekend work as per a set shift pattern with midweek rest days. Full PPE will be provided.

• Support the waste management function to complete daily waste collections and maintain cleanliness across the site.
• Drive establishment vehicles and operate forklift trucks (training provided).
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and wear provided PPE.
• Possibly come into contact with prisoners during daily duties; no prisoner supervision required.
• Adhere to the agreed shift pattern, including weekend work as required.

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
• People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under EUSS
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals and certain family members who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

• The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
• We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
• The Civil Service embraces diversity and offers equal opportunities, including a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
• The Redeployment Interview Scheme supports civil servants at risk of redundancy who meet minimum requirements for the vacancy.

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent from all locations. See the Civil Service People Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for more information.

• Salary: £29,432 with £8,526 contributed to Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Access to learning and development
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• Inclusive working culture
• Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave and Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances, and answers to general queries, please refer to the official candidate information page.