General Building Engineer and General Building Operative

https://www.tmrec.com/job-search/8303-general-building-engineer-and-general-building-operative/engineering/east-of-england/job2026-03-02 14:08:132026-03-31 Taskmaster Recruitment
Job Type Full Time
Location HMP Gartree (Market Harborough LE16).
Area East of England, All East of England All HMP Gartree (Market Harborough LE16).
Sector EngineeringIndustrial
Salary £15.00-£25.00ph
Start Date
Advertiser remoteapi
Job Ref bb0203v3
Description

General Building Engineer and General Building Operative

 

Taskmaster Resources are looking for a General Building Engineer and a Genera Building Operative to work on-site in HMP Gartree (Market Harborough LE16).

General Building Engineer Working hours:

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place). There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

 

General Building Engineer Pay rate:

£20.00-£25.00PH

General Building Engineer Duties:
Ensuring availability of critical parts for statutory tasks and managing remedial tasks in the CAFM system.
Performing general and semi-skilled maintenance activities, including security systems like CCTV and alarms.
Conducting monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, fire hydrants, and hoses.
Completing quarterly RCD testing and inspect Misting Units.
Maintaining fire doors and performing flushing and tap temperature tests as per water risk assessments.
Undertaking monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
Checking and testing smoke vents as required.
Carrying out any other duties as required

General Building Engineer Skills and experience:
Experienced in multiple areas of maintenance such as: Fire; Door Maintenance, Extinguisher Maintenance and Alarm Core Points.
Emergency Lighting.
RCD.
Water Temperature Testing.
IT skills.

 

ALSO

 

General Building Operative Working hours:

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place). There is a need to work 1 in 3 weekends, but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

 

General Building Operative Pay rate:

£15.00-£18.00PH

 

General Building Operative Duties:
Work in a team to provide general maintenance tasks and support tradespeople on site.
Provide a professional assistance service to those requesting support including contractor escorting duties when required.
Complete tasks associated with DIY such as Decorating, hanging notice boards, building furniture, repair of items around the prison.
Check appliances, fittings and general environment are in good working order and all defects reported to Team Leader.
General good housekeeping, including litter picking and landscaping around the grounds if required.
All other FM duties as required directed by team manager.
This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

 

General Building Operative Skills and Experience:
Solid experience in DIY/ general building maintenance.
CITB relevant certification or equivalent.
Willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to work well in a team.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Prison Security Clearance will be required.

 

Please call: 01733 347333 or email: peterborough@tmrec.com for full details.

 

Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

 

 

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