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Lead Escort With Forklift Truck Licence

Job details
Posting date: 11 June 2025
Salary: £15.10 per hour
Additional salary information: Plus Overtime Rates Available
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 July 2025
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9YG
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Manpower UK Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 18742_1749655011

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Summary

Lead Escort (With Forklift Truck Licence)

Location: HMP Highpoint

Shift pattern: Full time, 37 hours Monday to Friday
Pay rate: £15.10 Per Hour, with overtime rate available

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Escort to join the team at HMP Highpoint, supporting the delivery of key prison expansion and capital maintenance projects. This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities, but it requires a high degree of accountability, responsibility, and knowledge of site protocols and logistics.

Safety and trust are at the heart of everything we do. Looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact? Join our team as a lead prison escort in HMP Highpoint and help create a safer environment while supporting essential work within the justice system.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain incoming FF&E deliveries in the prison stores
  • Distribute equipment to relevant areas on site using the forklift truck
  • Provide additional escort support during downtime from stores duties
  • Support delivery of major prison projects and ensure all activity complies with MoJ procedures and HMP rules
  • Monitor contractor behaviour and report any non-compliance with procedures or safety regulations
  • Organise and record site access passes, key and radio training, and maintain training records

What you need

  • Valid Forklift Truck Licence (essential)
  • Experience working in stores or logistics-based roles
  • Ability to manage deliveries and distribution of FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) Good communication skills (written & verbal) with basic English & maths knowledge.
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • A methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
  • Teamwork skills with the ability to use initiative when needed.
  • Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing circumstances.

Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required.

What we offer

  • Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
  • 20 days' annual leave (accrued) plus public holidays
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • A structured and supportive work environment

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Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join our team as a Prison Escort.

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