General Operative/ Handyperson

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site General Handy Person in HMYOI Drake Hall.

HMYOI Drake Hall is a women's prison and young offender institution, known for its supportive environment and strong focus on rehabilitation. The site offers a stable, purpose-driven setting where facilities teams play a key role in maintaining safe, high-quality standards across the establishment.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, 8am - 5pm (across 7 days as a weekend shift pattern is in place). There is an opportunity to participate in a 1 in 3 weekend rota, which adds an additional 15% allowance on top of your basic salary. This is entirely optional and not a mandatory requirement of the role.

The salary is £27,426.

At Amey, we're supporting our justice client, His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons.

By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

You'll be joining a small, friendly and supportive team with a mix of experience levels, where you'll have the opportunity to learn and develop. As a General Handy Person, you will play a key role in keeping the establishment running smoothly, ensuring both planned and reactive maintenance tasks are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

What you will do:

• Collaborating with a dynamic team to perform general maintenance tasks and assist tradespeople on site.
• Taking on various FM duties as directed by the team manager.
• Maintaining high health and safety standards across the contract.
• Contributing to local and business zero carbon initiatives, strategically working towards sustainability goals.

General Operative/ Handyperson

Company: Amey

Salary: £27,426

Hours: Full-time

Location: Stafford, ST21 6LQ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Aug 2026

Closing date: 10 Sept 2026

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