Waste and Recycling Operative in HMP Cookham Wood

Based on a minimum of 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday
£11.93 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay.
Must have driving Licence

Overview of the position:
As the leading supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of support operatives, Hays is seeking to recruit a waste/ recycling operative for Cookham Wood Prison, located in Rochester, Kent.

Based on a minimum of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm daily. The waste/ recycling operative role is in a unique working environment with a strong sense of team working. Always in demand, you could benefit from long-term contracts and there is also potential, once trained, to work in other prisons both locally and nationally. You must be local to the prison or have your own transport.

Purpose of the Waste/ Recycling role:
As part of the Facilities & Waste Disposal team you will be responsible for maintaining the general cleanliness, waste and recycling of the prison, including prisoner areas, staff and admin areas. You will also be responsible for assisting in the safety and security of the establishment where your duties could also include escorting visitors & building contractors within the prison and outside areas. There will also be contact with serving prisoners, supervising them whilst carrying out the waste and recycling tasks ie general rubbish clearance and undertake quality control over their work.

* Collect, process and dispose of waste materials from all areas of the establishment in the most appropriate and effective way, with regard to legislative compliance and environmental issues
* Provide general advice and guidance to staff on how to manage waste more effectively and actively promote recycling within the establishment
* Supervise prisoners parties and undertake quality control over their work
* Log materials used and assist with stocktaking of tools, equipment and materials
* Undertake activities in such a way to ensure that waste is reduced and that areas of work are safe, clean and tidy whilst work is in progress
* Inform manager to ensure sufficient levels of stock are maintained
* Advise on sufficient levels of stock and request procurement of goods and services and ensure all materials used are logged and are fit for purpose
* Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with (LSS)

Kent Prisons have an excellent reputation as busy local prisons, which serve all the courts in the South East. They pride themselves in engaging and involving employees working alongside them in the process of change.

Experience: not necessary. The nature of the role requires candidates to be security conscious and able to challenge potential compromises and risks, you will also need to be reliable and consistent, level-headed and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will have a background in cleaning, and will be assessed based on the following competencies: Acting with integrity, respecting others, Building relationships and team working, communicating effectively, developing self and others.

Security Clearance required:

All applicants will be subject to the HM Prison Service Security Clearance procedure which can take up to 6 weeks. You must hold a Valid Passport or Birth Certificate & Photo Driving Licence in your current address. All applicants must be able to provide details of 3 years of references, at least one from an ex-employer.

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