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As the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance trades and support operatives. Hays is seeking to recruit a General Building Operative for HMP Holme House. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the prison service and can often lead to permanent opportunities.

• Provide support to the prison maintenance team across a range of tasks, including reactive repairs and damage restoration.
• Carry out basic joinery work as required.
• Perform minor plumbing tasks, such as unblocking toilets.
• Undertake simple electrical duties, including replacing light bulbs.
• Conduct routine fire alarm testing to ensure compliance and safety.
• Assist with waste management and disposal activities.
• Support ground maintenance tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Carry out general labouring duties as needed.
• Complete painting and decorating work to maintain facility standards.
• Assist with tiling and other minor repair projects.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of painting and tiling is desirable.

• You must be able to pass a full prison security clearance and enhanced DBS (if required).

(Hays and the MOJ are responsible for organising all security clearances and DBS’)

• You must hold a valid passport or Full Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence at your current address.

• You must have proof of National Insurance AND proof of address dated in the past 3 months.

• All applicants must be able to provide details of at least 2 satisfactory employment references.

What you'll get in return

You will be paid weekly. You will receive all the relevant training for this role, and it is a temporary position with the possibility to go permanent (subject to performance).

What you need to do now

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