SSF : Waste Environmental - HMP Woodhill (Ref: 5167 ) - #138335

This position is based at HM PRISON WOODHILL MILTON KEYNES, MK4 4DA

Job Summary

Please refer to Job Description

Overview

Job description

This is a non-operational role supporting the Waste Management function.

The job holder will be required to support meeting the waste management needs of their chosen establishment by collecting, processing and disposing of waste materials from all areas of the establishment in the most appropriate and effective way, with regard to legislative compliance and environmental issues.

The role may have prisoner contact with parties of prisoners in their area of work as the role will be expected to work with prisoners. The role will not have responsibility for supervising prisoners or areas of work.

This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory duties in an establishment.

Summary

The job holder will be responsible for carrying out day to day activities within the Waste Management unit.

Providing general advice and guidance to staff on how to manage waste more effectively and actively promote recycling within the establishment.

Undertaking activities towards reducing waste and ensuring areas of work are safe, clean and tidy whilst work is in progress.

Responsibilities, Activities And Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• Supporting the waste management needs of their chosen establishment by collecting, processing and disposing of waste materials. Actively contribute to recycling/waste efficiency meetings and Sustainable Development Committee Meetings.
• Log materials used and assist with stocktaking of tools, equipment and materials. Whilst also being required to undertake the role of banksman directing the operation of some plant equipment or machinery.
• Inform management to ensure sufficient levels of stock are maintained. Advising on sufficient levels of stock and request procurement of goods and services and ensure all materials used are logged and are fit for purpose.
• Ensure allocated planned maintenance and small repairs are carried out, undertaking service requests raised via the computer aided facilities management system and carrying out project work when required.
• Escort technical contractors when required, in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS). Maintaining regular communications via radio net in accordance with LSS. Liaising with contractors when ordering services, including skip collection.
• Be responsible for tools and plant machinery, carrying out checks at regular intervals and completing relevant documentation in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS) and National Security Framework (NSF).
• Comply with Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislation to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance.
• Drive estates vehicles and operate plant equipment, as well as assembling products on site when required.
• Operate within command mode in line with local contingency plans. Undertaking incidental and emergency or urgent tasks and assignments as per Service Delivery Agreement timescales in a safe manner.
• Carry out pest control prevention measures across the estate when required, including carrying out insect control measures within work area.
• Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.
  
  

The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Please See Job Description For More Information.

Please see Job Description for more information.

Person specification

Please Refer To Job Description

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
  
  

Alongside your salary of £23,583, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £6,831 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance
  
  

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

• Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
• Email : [email protected]
• Telephone : 0345 241 5358
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]
  
  

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL ([email protected]) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints

https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/5167?entityId=5167