General Maintenance Fabric Supervisor

Mitie Care & Custody (C&C) is driven by a bold vision: to establish HMP Millsike as a place of restoration and rehabilitation, where prisoners can unlock their full potential and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. We are excited by the opportunity Millsike presents: a blank canvas on which we can paint a bright future for our prisoners. Our mission is clear: to create an environment that empowers, inspires, and supports individuals to re-enter society with hope, purpose, and a life plan. To achieve this, we will set a culture of rehabilitation and restoration underpinned by integrity and high expectations. Prisoners will experience a dramatic shift from traditional prison environments. Millsike will be a vibrant, bustling community, teeming with industry, activity and opportunities for personal growth. Above all, we will ensure our approach offers a deep sense of safety/respect, through a supportive, uplifting environment, that helps prisoners to see their potential and that unlocks a brighter future for all.

Job objectives and responsibilities :  The role involves implementing planned and reactive maintenance for prison fabrics, overseeing the onsite team, and ensuring high standards and contractual compliance through quality audits and strong client relationships. You will lead and develop staff and prisoners, manage absences, and ensure proper staffing levels. Adherence to health and safety policies, including documentation like risk assessments, is crucial. Key responsibilities include overseeing Planned Preventive Maintenance and Helpdesk tasks, maintaining SHE standards, and liaising with engineers and subcontractors. A proactive approach to client liaison is essential. You will develop site engineering knowledge, enforce business risk management procedures, and ensure accurate documentation. Investigating infrastructure issues, supporting staff development and are also part of the role. Coordinating connections to existing systems, reviewing maintenance tasks, and maintaining O&M Manuals are necessary. Availability for weekend work and managing capital projects, including minor works, is required.

Person Specification :  In the role of General Maintenance Fabric Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in day to day operations of Plumbing, HVAC & General Maintenance Fabric Works. Substantial practical experience and a comprehensive knowledge of all building services disciplines, including heating, hot water, ventilation, refrigeration, environmental systems, electrical power and distribution, and public health, are required. 

We are looking for: Qualification in Plumbing & HVAC. Fabric qualification, Someone who is safety focused .

As a business, Mitie Care & Custody is committed to diversity and inclusion and we would welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds including veterans, those looking for a career change, and people who have experience in social care or a learning environment. Full training will be given where applicable, and we would encourage anyone who might be thinking about a role in a secure establishment to get in touch.

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