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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Rugby
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Maintenance - Prisons
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £12.80
  • Closing date

    14 Nov 2025

HMP YOI Onley are looking to fill long-term temporary contract jobs for Contractor Escorts.

Contractor Escort

Contractor Escort required for HMP YOI Onley

HMP YOI Onley is looking for temporary contract jobs for Contractor Escorts.

Overview of the position:
Temporary contract, with a starting rate of £14.00 including holiday.

The Contractor Escort role is in a unique working environment with a strong sense of team working. Always in demand, you could benefit from long-term contracts and there is also the potential, once trained, to work in other prisons both locally and nationally.

Purpose of the Contractor Escort role:

As part of the security team, you will be responsible for assisting with the safety and security of the establishment, where your duties will include escorting building contractors. You will ensure the safety and security of the visitors, staff and prisoners within a prison establishment. You will also ensure that no unauthorised persons or items enter the establishment.

Experience:

No formal qualifications or previous experience is required for this role.
The nature of the role requires candidates to be security-conscious and able to challenge potential compromises and risks. You will also need to be reliable and consistent, level-headed and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will have a background in customer service or security, and will be assessed based on the following competencies: acting with integrity, respecting others, building relationships and teamwork, communicating effectively, developing self and others.

Full training is provided by the establishment/ department. Training time will be paid at the standard hourly rate.

Security Clearance required:

All applicants will be subject to the HM Prison Service Security Clearance procedure, which can take up to 4 weeks. This can include a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. You must hold a Valid Passport or Birth Certificate & a Photo-Driving Licence at your current address. All applicants must be able to provide details of 3 years of ex-employer references.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Sarah now on 01782 958912.
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.

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