General building operative/Handyperson

Your new companyAs the sole agency supplier for the provision of maintenance trades and support operatives to HM Prisons, Hays is seeking to recruit a Maintenance Handyperson/General Building Operative for HMP Hull. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a prison environment and can often create opportunities to apply for permanent opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment works across the prison estate.
• Complete basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and building fabric repairs.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and support planned maintenance activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and report defects, hazards, or security concerns.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, security, and tool control procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used.
• Assist other trades and contractors with maintenance projects as required.
• Support the safe, secure, and efficient operation of prison facilities.

Hours:
Mon-Fri (39 hours per week) (Generally 7:45am - 16:45pm may vary depending on site)

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a prison/ public sector is not 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. Full training on working within a prison is provided by the establishment/ department.

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 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 call us now. 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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers, which can be found at (url removed)

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)