Production Instructor - HMP Whitemoor in March

The job holder will be committed to prison workshops being places of structure and discipline. The job holder will, as far as reasonably practicable, provide the prisoner with a work experience in workshops that better mirrors the employment experience outside of prison. The job holder will ensure that all services are provided to a high standard and that security and control are maintained at all times.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties:

• Participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop.
• Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as health and safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage, ensuring all tools, equipment and raw materials are safe, secure and properly accounted for.
• Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.
• Set work schedules and manage targets and quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.
• Supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities, with responsibility for their performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development.
• Conduct a metal detector scan or rub‑down search of prisoners during workshop attendance.
• Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop output levels, and provide a variety of work and experience for prisoners.
• Contribute to risk and health and safety assessments on consumables and workplace hazards.
• Actively contribute to prisoner reports, parole and sentence planning, Assessment, Care in Custody & Teamwork (ACCT) and Security Information Report (SIRs) by providing information to case managers.
• Open and complete ACCT forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and SIRs when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.
• Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
• Request materials and estimate usage to meet work targets while providing quality assurance against product specifications.
• Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages, including recording piece work where appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required.
• Provide administrative support for workshop activities.
• Prepare relevant documentation for managers for verification/quality checking.
• Maintain and update systems in line with local agreements.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and are not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be required.

Behaviours:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

Qualifications and Skills:

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or Welsh where specified.

Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays:

You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. You may be required to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment.

Pension:

The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Work Life Balance:

HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) encourages alternative working arrangements, supporting staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests.

Season Ticket Advance:

After two months’ service you will be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer‑period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work.

Training:

HMPPS offers a range of training and development opportunities, including Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti‑Bullying programmes. Opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS training appropriate to individual posts are also available.

Interview Stage Assessments:

Interview dates are expected to commence week starting 01/06/2026. Behavioural competencies assessed include Leadership, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, and Managing a Quality Service. Strengths will also be assessed as part of the interview process.