Maintenance Operative

About the role

We are looking for a Maintenance Operative (Semi Skilled) to join our team at HMP Addiewell. You will deliver a consistent, high-quality service across site, ensuring all work meets company standards, contract requirements, and KPI expectations. The role requires full compliance with health and safety, hygiene, fire, and COSHH regulations, while actively supporting a positive safety culture and company policies. You will also play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. HMP Addiewell is a high‑security establishment focused on helping individuals change the direction of their lives. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a culture built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference. By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like. Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and be part of something greater. For more information on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Careers please visit [Employer hidden] Careers.

Main Responsibilities

• Complete general maintenance and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient running of the establishment
• Carry out all work in line with health and safety regulations and industry best practice
• Adhere to tool control and security procedures at all times
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and effective manner
• Support project work as directed by the Facilities Management team
• Participate in a call-out rota where required
• Supervise prisoner working parties where applicable
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, compliant, and effective environment

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Understanding of safety rules
• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Excellent time management
• Efficiency and discretion
• Held a similar role previously or has the skills set required for the position
• Able to pass an enhanced disclosure
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Essential Skills:

• Use of power tools
• Use of hand tools
• Driving license

Desirable:

• Basic knowledge of plumbing
• Basic knowledge of joinery

Package Description

This role is a 9 month fixed term contract. £26,000 - £28,000 per annum. Working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. In addition, we offer 20+ [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] benefits such as [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, Gym discount, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme. For further details please see attached.

About The Company

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.

Location

HMP Addiewell, Addiewell West Lothian EH55 8HF, United Kingdom