Forklift Instructor (AITT) - Prison Education - HMP Erlestoke Location: HMP Erlestoke, Erlestoke House, Devizes, SN10 5TU Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available Salary: Up to £38,144 per annum (Subject to experience and qualifications) IN SHORT Do you have skills and experience with Forklift Trucks, Manual Handling Equipment, and Warehousing and looking for a career change? Have you ever considered using your experience to educate and inspire others? Have you ever thought of a career in Prison Education? MK College Group is offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join our team as a Forklifting and Warehousing Instructor at HMP Erlestoke. This role involves delivering FLT, MHE, and Warehousing qualifications at Levels 1 and 2 to small groups of learners within a secure environment. A teaching/training/instructing qualification is desirable, but not essential. If you hold an industry recognised forklift qualification and are willing to work towards a teaching qualification, we will support your development. As a successful FLT and Warehousing Instructor with us, you will inspire learners and provide a positive, supportive learning experience. Your role will focus not only on helping them achieve qualifications, but also on building their confidence and developing soft skills they can carry into employment and further education. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills who can motivate and engage learners. Classes typically consist of three students, supported by a workshop technician and prison mentors. Each session lasts around three hours, giving you time to deliver meaningful and adaptable lessons that make a lasting impact. MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level. OUR BENEFITS 35 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees) Generous Pension Scheme Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications applicable to the role Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card Employee well-being platform with options to book free activities ABOUT HMP ERLESTOKE HMP Erlestoke is a Category C prison, holding approximately 444 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison is built on the former grounds of Erlestoke Manor House and has expanded in both offender numbers and intervention programmes. HMP Erlestoke’s focus is firmly fixed on reducing re-offending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational based training and education, in a pro social environment. Courses at HMP Erlestoke include Maths, English, IT, Horticulture, Carpentry, Cleaning and Support Services, Hospitality, Creative Craft, Customer Service, Team Leading, Learning Support and much more. The education delivery hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 11.15am, 2.00pm - 4.30pm and on Fridays 8.30am - 11.15am. Erlestoke staff and learners get involved with various projects each year. In 24/25 Erlestoke held an archaeological dig and a two week Arts festival “ Penned Up “ giving learners the opportunity to hear from authors refreshing attitudes ,thinking and developing a focus on reading. Erlestoke issues an internal magazine highlighting various events, projects and support alongside articles, interviews and shared experiences as well as promoting well-being and education. HMP Erlestoke strive to provide a safe, decent and secure environment for offenders, staff and visitors.