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Job Title: Environmental Instructor
Location: HMP MillsikeSalary: £25-27,000 DOEContract: Permanent, Full-time
Working Hours: This is a full-time role, 38.5 hours per week: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Role & Client Overview:
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and vocational training? Do you have experience in waste management or recycling and want to use your skills to make a difference?
We are looking for a Waste Management & Recycling Instructor (Environmental Instructor) to oversee waste management services at HMP Millsike, training prisoners in industry-recognised qualifications and contributing to the prison’s sustainability goals. This role is essential in supporting efforts to increase recycling rates, reduce waste, and work towards net-zero targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead & Train: Manage a team of up to 35 prisoners, delivering hands-on training in waste management and recycling.
- Sustainability & Compliance: Oversee waste collection, sorting, processing, and disposal, ensuring compliance with environmental and security regulations.
- Operational Efficiency: Maintain stock levels, manage equipment, and liaise with external contractors for waste removal and sustainability projects.
- Health & Safety: Ensure the safe use of tools, equipment, and plant machinery, adhering to prison security and environmental health standards.
- Rehabilitation & Career Development: Help prisoners develop transferable skills, enhancing their employability upon release.
Essential/Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in waste management, recycling, environmental sustainability, or a related field.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to train, supervise, and motivate a team.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, including compliance with waste management and tool security policies.
- WAMITAB qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
- Vocational training or coaching experience is desirable but not essential.
- Experience in a prison, custodial, or secure environment is an advantage.
Security & Screening Requirements:
The successful candidate must pass prison clearance, including:
- Enhanced background checks (employment history & criminal records).
- Security vetting for a custodial environment.
- Right-to-work verification.
- Social media screening in line with security policies.
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave (for teaching roles).
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support for you and your family.
- Access to a wellbeing centre and discount portal.
- Enhanced maternity leave and wedding leave.
- Paid volunteering day each year.
- Pension scheme and life assurance.
- Sharesave scheme and Refer-a-Friend bonus.
- Holiday purchase scheme - buy additional leave.
