General Building Operative in Bretforton - CV-Library

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Your New Role 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Operative to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account inHMP Long Lartin, South Littleton, Nr Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8TZ, this role is based on-site. 

There may be a need to work some weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary) 

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons.  

By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly. 

General Building Operative plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner. 

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place).  

You will be responsible for: 

To work in a team to provide general maintenance tasks and support tradespeople on site.
Provide a professional assistance service to those requesting support including contractor escorting duties when required.
Complete tasks associated with DIY such as Decorating, hanging notice boards, building furniture, repair of items around the prison.
Checking appliances, fittings and general environment are in good working order and all defects reported to Team Leader.
General good housekeeping, including litter picking and landscaping around the grounds if required.
All other FM duties as required directed by team manager.
This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.  What makes this role unique is you will support the engineers in all maintenance across the site as well as working independently. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process). 

Profile:

We want to hear from you if you have:

Solid experience in DIY/ general building maintenance.
Willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to work well in a team. Ideally you will be qualified in a trade with experience in general maintenance. 

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have time management skills and experience working within a large site area, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed