Prison - Project Escort
JOB_53472774725587Job type
ContractLocation
WandsworthWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Maintenance - PrisonsIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£14.50 per hour + holiday pay. £16.25 premiumClosing date
31 Oct 2025
SECURITY CONSCIOUS PRISON ESCORT SOUGHT - TRAINING PROVIDED
Your new company
We are recruiting Project Escort to work at HMP Wandsworth for an upcoming project, expected to be ongoing work.
As an escort, you will supervise contractors whilst they are on-site carrying out construction work.
This is a long-term temporary contract offering sociable, full-time hours, possible overtime, and an opportunity to kick-start a career within the prison service.
Your new role
Location: HMP Wandsworth
Duration: Ongoing contract supporting on remedial and prison project work
Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour + holiday pay. £16.25 premium. Weekly pay
Holiday entitlement: 33 days annual leave
Hours: Monday to Friday:
07:30 AM to 16.30PM 1-hour lunch break unpaid. *Example hours. 39 hours per week
07:30 AM to 16.30PM 1-hour lunch break unpaid. *Example hours. 39 hours per week
Duties:
- To carry out escorting to support the efficient delivery of project work and planned/ minor work tasks as assigned by your line manager.
- Booking in & escorting of all contractors, tools and vehicles within the establishment.
- Check all tools and plant, ensuring the current tool list is up-to-date.
- Searching for Contractors
- Supervision of the contractors at all times
- Maintain regular communication via radio net where appropriate
- Keep account of those in your charge and maintain proper order.
- To support with incidents as the 'first on scene' and work as part of a team to resolve the issues.
- To be aware of prisoners' rights and dignity and their personal responsibility
*Additional Information: The current standard working hours are between 7.30am and 4.30pm. However, hours could change if deemed appropriate by the contractors. All hours worked over 37 hours within a week will be paid at the weekday overtime rate.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or send this direct to matri.wedlake@hays.com.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Prison - Project EscortJOB_534727747255872025-10-022025-10-31
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