SECURITY-CLEARED CONSTRUCTION OPERATIVES
**MoJ / HMP Prisons - North of England**
**Multiple Operatives Required | Immediate & Ongoing Work | Accommodation Available**
We are currently recruiting experienced **Construction & Maintenance Operatives** to work on refurbishment and facilities projects across **Ministry of Justice (MoJ) prison sites throughout the North of England**.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced tradespeople and multi-skilled operatives who already hold the required **security clearance** and are available for work away from home.
SECURITY CLEARANCE IS ESSENTIAL
Candidates must hold one of the following:
- Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) clearance
- EL1 clearance
- EL2 clearance
Candidates without the required clearance may not be eligible for these assignments.
THE WORK
Projects will vary from prison to prison and may include:
- Installation of **external window grilles / security grates**
- Working from **scissor lifts and cherry pickers**
- Refurbishment and conversion of offices back into **cells**
- Painting and decorating
- Flooring installation
- General building refurbishment
- Facilities refurbishment
- General maintenance and repair
- Making good and remedial works
- Assisting specialist trades
- General construction and facilities maintenance duties
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across **general building, refurbishment, maintenance, painting, flooring, carpentry/joinery and multi-skilled construction work**.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Previous construction, refurbishment or facilities maintenance experience
- Relevant trade skills / qualifications where applicable
- Experience working safely on active construction sites
- Ability to work within strict security and site procedures
- Valid CSCS / relevant trade certification where required
- IPAF / MEWP experience would be advantageous
- Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach
- Valid CTC, EL1 or EL2 clearance - essential
WHAT'S ON OFFER
- MoJ / HMP prison projects
- Ongoing work across the North of England
- Multiple sites and projects available
- Accommodation can be provided for suitable candidates travelling from outside the area
- Opportunities for experienced operatives across multiple trades
- Potential for further assignments as projects progress
LOCATIONS
Opportunities are available across **the North of England**, with exact prison locations and project details discussed during registration.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age #J-18808-Ljbffr
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