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Project escort/ Fabric technician
Job Posted: 21 days ago
Salary: £ 13.8 - 15.8 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Torquay, Devon
Expire in: 7 days
Job Description
Your new company
HMP Channing's Wood is a Category C men's prison located in Denbury near Newton Abbot, Devon. It opened in 1974 and holds adult male offenders.
Your new role
You will play a key part in supporting the safe and efficient running of the establishment by delivering a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, alongside essential escorting and supervisory duties. This is a hands‑on position, ideal for someone who is practical, safety‑conscious, and confident working within a secure environment. The role involves carrying out a broad range of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, painting, minor repairs, building fabric replacements, general cleaning, furniture moves, seasonal external upkeep, and basic carpentry. It also includes escorting and supervising contractors and prisoners in line with security procedures, maintaining radio communication, conducting searches, responding to incidents, and supporting vulnerable individuals. In addition, you will ensure Health & Safety compliance, operate vehicles or equipment when qualified, complete records and reports, and undertake emergency or incidental tasks, along with any other duties assigned by the Site Manager.
Full time: Monday to Friday
PAYE:£15.80per hour inclusive of holiday
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will be:
Confident using hand and power tools
Experience working in a prison environment (desirable)
Background in building fabric or Hard FM maintenance (desirable)
First Aid at Work qualification, or willingness to obtain it
Level 2 English and Maths (desirable)
Key behaviours: Working Together, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Bigger Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing
What you'll get in return
An opportunity to work within a unique and secure environment.
Varied, hands‑on work that has a tangible impact on the running of the establishment.
Supportive team culture built around Pride in People, Doing the Right Thing, and One Team.
Development of transferable skills in maintenance, safety, and custodial operations.
An opportunity for a permanent position
What you need to do now
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