Overview

The role involves working as part of the Horticulture and Waste Management team at HMP Send leading on increasing recycling and sustainability.

This is a non-operational role supporting the Waste Management function.

The job holder will be responsible for carrying out day to day activities within the Waste Management unit, providing general advice and guidance to staff on how to manage waste more effectively and actively promote recycling within the establishment.

The job holder will be required to support meeting the waste management needs of their chosen establishment by collecting, processing and disposing of waste materials from all areas of the establishment in the most appropriate and effective way, with regard to legislative compliance and environmental issues.

The role may have prisoner contact with parties of prisoners in their area of work as the role will be expected to work with prisoners. The role will not have responsibility for supervising prisoners or areas of work.

This is a rotational role.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

  • Supporting the waste management needs of their chosen establishment by collecting, processing and disposing of waste materials. Actively contribute to recycling/waste efficiency meetings and Sustainable Development Committee Meetings.
  • Log materials used and assist with stocktaking of tools, equipment and materials. Whilst also being required to undertake the role of banksman directing the operation of some plant equipment or machinery.
  • Inform management to ensure sufficient levels of stock are maintained. Advising on sufficient levels of stock and request procurement of goods and services and ensure all materials used are logged and are fit for purpose.
  • Ensure allocated planned maintenance and small repairs are carried out, undertaking service requests raised via the computer aided facilities management system and carrying out project work when required.
  • Escort technical contractors when required, in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS). Maintaining regular communications via radio net in accordance with LSS. Liaising with contractors when ordering services, including skip collection.
  • Be responsible for tools and plant machinery, carrying out checks at regular intervals and completing relevant documentation in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS) and National Security Framework (NSF).
  • Comply with Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislation to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance.
  • Drive estates vehicles and operate plant equipment, as well as assembling products on site when required.
  • Operate within command mode in line with local contingency plans. Undertaking incidental and emergency or urgent tasks and assignments as per Service Delivery Agreement timescales in a safe manner.
  • Carry out pest control prevention measures across the estate when required, including carrying out insect control measures within work area.
  • Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

This role requires working regular unsocial hours as part of the normal shift commitment and a 20% payment will be paid in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 ‐ 1900hrs Monday to Friday and including working evening, nights, weekends and Bank/Public holidays.

Further information

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com. Please quote the job reference – 81529.