Amey

General Operative/Handyperson

Amey  •  £27k/yr  •  Rochdale, GB (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

General Operative / Handyperson

HMP Buckley Hall, Rochdale (OL12 9DP)
£27,426
39 hours per week (Mon–Thurs 08:00–17:00, Fri 08:00–16:00)
Permanent | Single site role

The Role

Amey is recruiting a General Operative / Handyperson to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Buckley Hall, supporting the Ministry of Justice.

This is a hands-on role carrying out general maintenance across a large, secure site.

What you’ll be doing

  • General maintenance and DIY tasks across site
  • Assisting skilled tradespeople
  • Basic building repairs and upkeep
  • Supporting wider FM tasks as required

What we’re looking for

  • Experience in general maintenance or DIY
  • Good time management and reliability
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Team player who can follow instructions
  • Comfortable working across a large site

Why HMP Buckley Hall?

  • One site, steady work – no travelling between jobs
  • Physically active role – the site has challenging terrain, ideal if you prefer being on your feet and keeping active
  • Tight-knit team – small team environment where you’re relied on and valued
  • Secure, long-term contract with consistent hours

Why join Amey?

  • Long-term, stable MoJ contract
  • Clear progression routes (e.g. General Building Operative / Engineer)
  • Ongoing training and development
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Generous pension and flexible benefits
  • Discounts, Cycle2Work scheme and gym access
  • Free on-site parking and facilities

Additional Information

  • Prison Security clearance (including Standard DBS) required – fully supported by Amey

About Amey

Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is delivering sustainable infrastructure, enhancing life, protecting our shared future.

We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime. Our leading data and analytics solutions enable us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements. Our people are driven by a set of strong values, that focus on safety, insight, and collaboration.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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