ROLE: General Maintenance Operative - Painting and Decorating
HOURS: 40 hours per week
LOCATION: HMP Millsike, York
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a General Maintenance Operative - Painting and Decorating , who will support the delivery of painting, maintenance, and building services tasks across the prison environment.
- Deliver painting schedule across the prison on internal and external areas across an agreed period.
- Deliver planned and reactive maintenance, when requested, across prison fabric and building services assets.
- Complete PPM and helpdesk tasks in line with contract requirements and SHE standards.
- Liaise with engineers and subcontractors, maintaining a strong understanding of site systems and services.
- A recognised Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in painting or building services or multi‑skilled maintenance (e.g. NVQ Level 3, C&G/BTEC, HVAC, Gas, F‑Gas, 18th Edition).
- Proven experience providing painting & decorating and/or general maintenance services within a large, complex environment.
- Practical knowledge across building services disciplines including heating, ventilation, electrical distribution, and public health systems.
- Right to Work in the UK with valid, in‑date documentation.
- Continuous UK residency for the past 3 years, with limited overseas travel.
- Successful completion of Enhanced DBS, 5‑year referencing, and CTC vetting.
- Applicants must not be currently bankrupt.
- Opportunity to work in a new‑build, modern custodial facility.
- Inclusive and supportive workplace welcoming veterans, career‑changers, and diverse backgrounds.
- A role that contributes to safety, rehabilitation, and positive social impact.
