Facilities Team Leader

• Facilities Management qualification.
• IOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety training.

Permanent
HMP/YOI New Hall, Dial Wood, Flockton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4XX
£35,143 - £41,341 per annum
39 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 17:00, Friday to Sunday 08:00 - 16:00. Working 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis, with an additional 15% allowance on basic salary.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Facilities Team Leader at HMP/YOI New Hall.

Join our vibrant and inclusive Ministry of Justice account, where you will play a key role in delivering vital facilities management services that help keep prisons safe, secure and operational. At Amey, we support His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by maintaining secure environments that enable rehabilitation, safety and effective daily operations.

This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, make a meaningful impact within a critical public service, and build a long-term career with an organisation committed to developing its people.

• Lead and support the delivery of facilities management services, ensuring compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Promote a strong health, safety and compliance culture, ensuring best practice is followed at all times.
• Supervise and motivate teams to deliver high-quality services across the prison estate.
• Build effective working relationships with HMPPS stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring service excellence.
• Monitor performance, identify issues early and drive prompt resolution through effective communication and leadership.
• Contribute to the smooth, safe and efficient operation of a critical justice facility.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support teams in a fast-paced environment.
• A calm, organised approach with the ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using digital systems and reporting tools.
• Experience within facilities management, estates management or a similar operational environment.
• Experience using CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) systems.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer development and training to support your growth.

Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will be required to undergo Prison Security Clearance and an Enhanced DBS check with Child Barring verification. Amey will support you throughout the clearance process.

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, underscoring our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation and enabling them to shine.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both at work and at home:

• Competitive Salary with the opportunity for annual reviews.
• Career Development opportunities, including progression into Site Management and other leadership roles.
• Training & Development through fully funded leadership programmes and professional development opportunities.
• 24 Days Holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Generous Pension Scheme with additional contributions from Amey.
• Flexible Benefits including Cycle2Work, insurance options and discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts through our employee benefits portal.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family-Friendly Policies supporting parents and carers.
• Affinity Networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities across Amey.
• On-Site Benefits including free parking, gym facilities and catering services.

We advise, design, finance, deliver and enhance civic, transport and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.