Mobile General Building Operative
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | West Midlands, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Amey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Mobile General Building Operative in the West Midlands. The role will involve travel across the region visiting HMP Hewell and HMP Long Lartin. You will have access to a company van and fuel cad - giving you everything you need to travel between sites without the hassle.
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, 08.00 – 17.00 with an hour earlier finish every Friday. There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary), and part of an on-call rota.
Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons that make a real positive impact across the UK.
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 Mobile General Building Operative plays an important part in working in maintaining secure environments and supporting prison operations. You’ll tackle technical challenges, deliver mission-critical services, and work alongside a team of expert engineers.
What you will do:
Work as part of a skilled team to deliver general maintenance tasks and support specialist tradespeople on site.
Ensure Health & Safety standards are met across all activities, following best practice and compliance requirements.
Provide professional assistance to staff and contractors, including escorting duties when required.
Carry out practical DIY tasks such as decorating, hanging notice boards, assembling furniture, and repairing items around the prison.
Inspect appliances, fittings, and the general environment to ensure everything is in good working order, reporting defects promptly to the Team Leader.
Support zero-carbon initiatives by working strategically and efficiently to reduce environmental impact.
Maintain good housekeeping standards, including litter picking and landscaping around the grounds when needed.
Assist with other facilities management duties as directed by your team manager.
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.
Full UK driving licence.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.
Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
Apply today!
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, 08.00 – 17.00 with an hour earlier finish every Friday. There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary), and part of an on-call rota.
Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account working on Facilities Management, delivering critical services for prisons that make a real positive impact across the UK.
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 Mobile General Building Operative plays an important part in working in maintaining secure environments and supporting prison operations. You’ll tackle technical challenges, deliver mission-critical services, and work alongside a team of expert engineers.
What you will do:
Work as part of a skilled team to deliver general maintenance tasks and support specialist tradespeople on site.
Ensure Health & Safety standards are met across all activities, following best practice and compliance requirements.
Provide professional assistance to staff and contractors, including escorting duties when required.
Carry out practical DIY tasks such as decorating, hanging notice boards, assembling furniture, and repairing items around the prison.
Inspect appliances, fittings, and the general environment to ensure everything is in good working order, reporting defects promptly to the Team Leader.
Support zero-carbon initiatives by working strategically and efficiently to reduce environmental impact.
Maintain good housekeeping standards, including litter picking and landscaping around the grounds when needed.
Assist with other facilities management duties as directed by your team manager.
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.
Full UK driving licence.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.
Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
Apply today!
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.