Mitie Care & Custody (C&C) is driven by a bold vision: to establish HMP Millisike as a place of restoration and rehabilitation, where prisoners can unlock their full potential and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. We are excited by the opportunity Millisike presents: a blank canvas on which we can paint a bright future for our prisoners. Our mission is clear: to create an environment that empowers, inspires, and supports individuals to re-enter society with hope, purpose, and a life plan. To achieve this, we will set a culture of rehabilitation and restoration underpinned by integrity and high expectations. Prisoners will experience a dramatic shift from traditional prison environments. Millisike will be a vibrant, bustling community, teeming with industry, activity and opportunities for personal growth. Above all, we will ensure our approach offers a deep sense of safety/respect, through a supportive, uplifting environment, that helps prisoners to see their potential and that unlocks a brighter future for all.
Job objectives and responsibilities
You will oversee the maintenance and monitoring of all mechanical equipment within the prison. Responsibilities include managing the onsite team, ensuring schedules and programs are followed, and maintaining high standards. You will build strong client relationships, conduct regular quality audits, lead and develop staff and prisoners, manage absences, and ensure correct staffing levels.
Adherence to health and safety policies, including preparing necessary documentation, ensuring SHE standards are maintained, and compliance with safety policies and permit to work systems, is essential. You will oversee planned preventive maintenance, liaise with engineers and subcontractors, and take a proactive approach to client liaison. You will have detailed knowledge of site engineering services and enforce risk management procedures. You will review service performance, support best practices, and complete work-related documentation accurately. Investigate infrastructure issues, coordinate plant/system connections, and ensure staff have necessary tools. Compliance with safety regulations, conduct site inspections, and update the asset register are also required. Availability for scheduled and unplanned weekend work is required.
Person Specification
* Basic to intermediate IT skills: proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
* Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification is required, as well as IOSH or an equivalent certification.
* Completed C&G/BTEC Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Engineering Parts 1, 2, and 3, and hold an NVQ Level 3 in multi-skilled engineering.
* Hold a C&G 2079 F Gas or equivalent certification, HVAC or gas equivalent, and C&G 2391/2 18th edition IEE regulations.
What we are looking for
* Be a UK citizen, Citizen of the Commonwealth with your own indefinite leave to remain (not through marriage) or EEA citizen.
* Have a valid and in-date passport, with no restrictions on your stay in the UK.
* Visa's in-out of date passports cannot be accepted as proof of Right to Work in the UK. A Biometric Card alongside a current in-date passport must be provided.
* Have continuously resided in the UK for the past 3 years (no trips overseas longer than three months).
* Applicants must not have spent more than 3 months at any one time overseas during the previous 5 years.
* This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Applicants must be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, complete employer referencing for the previous 5 years and vetting to the level of Counter Terrorist Checked (CTC) if offered a role.
* Not currently bankrupt.
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