General Building Operative
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Rugby, Warwickshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Amey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site General Building Operative in HMP Rainsbrook.
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
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.
The 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.
Join a small, close-knit team at a truly unique and relaxed site. HMP Rainsbrook, formerly a Secure Training Centre for young people, has been fully transformed after its closure in 2021 and is now being redeveloped. The site has remained unused since its closure, offering a fresh start and exciting opportunities for new team members. You’ll be working alongside a supportive Facilities Manager, admin staff, multi-skilled tradespeople, and dedicated Escorts, all contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.
What you will do:
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.
Check 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 you will bring:
Solid experience in DIY/ general building maintenance.
CITB relevant certification or equivalent.
Willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to work well in a team.
Apply today!
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
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.
The 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.
Join a small, close-knit team at a truly unique and relaxed site. HMP Rainsbrook, formerly a Secure Training Centre for young people, has been fully transformed after its closure in 2021 and is now being redeveloped. The site has remained unused since its closure, offering a fresh start and exciting opportunities for new team members. You’ll be working alongside a supportive Facilities Manager, admin staff, multi-skilled tradespeople, and dedicated Escorts, all contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.
What you will do:
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.
Check 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 you will bring:
Solid experience in DIY/ general building maintenance.
CITB relevant certification or equivalent.
Willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to work well in a team.
Apply today!
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