General Operative/Handyperson in Eccleshall

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site General Handy Person in HMYOI Drake Hall. HMYOI Drake Hall is a women’s prison and young offender institution, known for its supportive environment and strong focus on rehabilitation. The site offers a stable, purpose-driven setting where facilities teams play a key role in maintaining safe, high-quality standards across the establishment.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, 8am – 5pm (across 7 days as a weekend shift pattern is in place). There is an opportunity to participate in a 1 in 3 weekend rota, which adds an additional 15% allowance on top of your basic salary. This is entirely optional and not a mandatory requirement of the role. The salary is £27,426.

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. You’ll be joining a small, friendly and supportive team with a mix of experience levels, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn and develop.

As a General Handy Person, you will play a key role in keeping the establishment running smoothly, ensuring both planned and reactive maintenance tasks are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

What you will do:

• Collaborating with a dynamic team to perform general maintenance tasks and assist tradespeople on site.
• Taking on various FM duties as directed by the team manager.
• Maintaining high health and safety standards across the contract.
• Contributing to local and business zero carbon initiatives, strategically working towards sustainability goals.

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.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required due to limited public transport links to the establishment.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this 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 which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension: Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits: Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community: Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

About Amey:

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

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine. As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.