General Building Operative
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,141.95 to £27,227 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Amey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 760 |
Summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent General Building Operative in HMP Leicester, 116 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 7AJ.
The standard hours of work are 39 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00.
The base salary is between £26,141.95 - £27,227 dependant on experience.
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.
What you will do:
To 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.
Checking 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.
What you will bring:
Willingness to learn new skills
Ability to work well in a team
Time management skills
CITB relevant certification or equivalent, or an NVQ trade qualification
Solid experience in DIY/ general building maintenance
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 Enhanced DBS with Child Barring will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
The standard hours of work are 39 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00.
The base salary is between £26,141.95 - £27,227 dependant on experience.
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.
What you will do:
To 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.
Checking 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.
What you will bring:
Willingness to learn new skills
Ability to work well in a team
Time management skills
CITB relevant certification or equivalent, or an NVQ trade qualification
Solid experience in DIY/ general building maintenance
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 Enhanced DBS with Child Barring will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
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