General Building Maintenance Operative

On-site in Brough·Full-time·Added today (last checked 15 Oct)

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Overview

Salary: £28,792 a year
About £2,020 a month after tax.
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 29 October
Holiday: 24 days holiday + bank holidays
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

The role

General Building Operative

HMP Humber, Brough (HU15 2JZ)
£28,792 + 15% weekend allowance
39 hours per week (rota including 1 in 3 weekends)

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri-Sun: 08:00 - 16:00
1 in 3 weekends (on rota, +15% allowance)

The Role

We're looking for a General Building Operative to join our team at HMP Humber, supporting the delivery of essential maintenance services across the site.

You'll carry out general repairs and assist tradespeople to keep the prison running safely and efficiently.

Key duties:

General maintenance and DIY tasks across site
Assisting trades (painting, repairs, basic installs)
Putting up fixtures, building furniture, minor repairs
Escorting contractors when required
Checking fittings and reporting defects
Maintaining clean, safe grounds (including basic outdoor work)

What You'll Need

Experience in general building maintenance or DIY
Basic trade skills (multi-skilled preferred)
NVQ / CITB / trade qualification (or equivalent)
Reliable, team player with a strong work ethic
Willingness to learn and develop

Prison Security clearance and Standard DBS required (we'll support you).

Why HMP Humber?

Stable, long-term contract
Supportive team environment
On-site gym, free parking and catering facilities
Varied role - no two days the same

What You'll Get

£28,792 basic salary + 15% weekend uplift
24 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension with employer contributions
Career progression
Full training and development
Retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme & more
2 paid volunteering days per year

About Amey

Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do
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 our website amey.co.uk/careers