Painter

Your new companyWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Painter/Decorator at HMP Swansea. The prison has a focus on education and rehabilitation, holding adult males and young offenders with approximately 500 inmates.Please note you will require an NVQ level 3 in painting/ decorating. An NVQ level 2 with relevant experience will be considered.Your new roleYou will be working for AMEY as part of their facilities team at the prison. As a Painter/Decorator, your job is to ensure that all planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is completed successfully within a provided time frame.Responsibilities will include:

• Planned and reactive paint work in all areas of the prison.
• Respect and care of all prison property, including tools and materials provided.
• Compliance with relevant Health & Safety Policies, ensuring these standards are met throughout the contract.
• On occasion, you may be required to work alongside monitored prisoners.

Working hours: The working hours 39 per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place).Hourly rate: £15.37 p/h (this does not include holiday that will be paid)What you'll need to succeedYou will be required to pass full EL1 prison clearance and the Hays compliance process. You must be a fully qualified Painter/ Decorator (NVQ level 3), level 2 applications (in this field) may still be considered. You will need to be a strong communicator, level-headed and security conscious. You will be able to work well in a team and have excellent interpersonal skills.You must be comfortable working around prisoners. What you'll get in returnThis position will give you great insight into the everyday running of prison life and could lead to long-term permanent roles within the prison service.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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