Project Escort – South London Prisons
Are you interested in supporting construction projects within a secure environment? Hays is currently recruiting Project Escorts to assist with new building and remedial works taking place across prisons in London.
If you're reliable, vigilant, and looking for a long-term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Escort and supervise contractors and builders working within the prison grounds, ensuring their safety and adherence to all security protocols.
2. Booking in and escorting all contractors, tools, vehicles, and equipment within the establishment.
3. Conduct thorough security checks on contractors, tools, equipment, and materials entering and exiting the site, maintaining an up-to-date tool list.
4. Liaise effectively with prison staff, facilities teams, and contractors to coordinate access and work schedules.
5. Maintain constantmunication via radio or other means, keeping accurate records of all personnel in your charge and their movements within the site.
6. Report immediately any breaches of security, safety protocols, or suspicious incidents.
7. Support emergency procedures, including evacuations and first response to incidents.
8. Respect the rights and dignity of prisoners and maintain professional conduct at all times.
Skills and Experience / Soft Skills Desirable:
9. Previous experience in security, supervision, or customer-facing roles is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
10. High attention to detail with strong security awareness and foresight to anticipate and mitigate risks.
11. Reliable, trustworthy, diligent, and punctual
12. Excellent team player with the ability tomunicate clearly and maintain order.
Important Information:
13. You will need to undergo a high-level vetting process, including Basic DBS and Level E1 security clearances.
14. This clearance is transferable across similar prison environments.
15. This is a long-term temporary contract with the opportunity to work regular full-time hours and possible overtime.
What You Need to Do Now:
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date CV or send it directly to #4718728 - Poppy Charnock