Handy Person

Handyperson, HMP Erlestoke, Full time, Long term temporary

Your new company
HMP Erlestoke is a Adult male category C prison, with inmates serving longer term sentences.
As the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of security & support operatives, Hays is seeking to recruit an Painter to join the Works and Maintenance team.

As part of the Works Department you will be responsible for both reactive repairs and planned and preventative maintenance.


Your new role
As part of the Works Department you will be responsible for both reactive repairs and planned and preventative maintenance. Currently the Prison has several refurbishment and general day-to-day maintenance projects underway. As such the prison require general handyperson who can complete general tasks such as assisting other trades, putting up signage, general basic painting and carpentry duties, using drills and hand tools and fire alarm/ emergency lighting checks.


What you'll need to succeed
Experience and a background in general maintenance, including painting.

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.


What you'll get in return
A competitive rate of pay, and the opportunity to be taken on, on a permanent basis.

What you need to do now
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