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HM PRISON FEATHERSTONE WOLVERHAMPTON, WV10 7PU

Job Summary

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Job Description

Overview of the job

This is a non-operational role supporting the appropriate function.

Summary

The job holder will monitor, log and x-ray all deliveries to the establishment and delivery to the relevant internal/external location.

This is a support job with no line management responsibilities.

Responsibilities, Activities And Duties

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

Monitor, log and x-ray all deliveries to the establishment and deliver to relevant areas.
Request, process and receive goods using Prison finance system when required.
Prepare and process requisitions, receipt goods in and ensure stock levels are maintained through inventory systems.
Supervise prisoner workforce in relevant areas.
Prepare completed manufactured goods for distribution to other establishments.
Receive and distribute staff uniform/carry out clothing exchange duties (kit change) and transport laundry on a weekly basis.
Comply with waste management adhering to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
Monitor outside storage areas and containers maintaining accurate details.
Undertake general fork lift truck and Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) duties
Undertake vehicle checks.
Receive and document all recorded prison mail.
Distribute/remove office furniture/equipment as required.
Respond appropriately to invoke emergency procedures in line with Local Security Strategy and National Security Framework. Any initial decisions or actions will need to be referred to management for further action.

Undertake Other Support Tasks Including:

Log materials used and assist with stocktaking of tools, equipment and materials.
Undertake activities in such a way to ensure that waste is reduced and that areas of work are safe, clean and tidy whilst work is in progress.
Inform manager to ensure sufficient levels of stock are maintained.
Ensure allocated Planned Maintenance and small repairs are carried out, undertaking service requests raised via the computer aided facilities management system.
Carry out project work when required.
Advise on sufficient levels of stock and request procurement of goods and services and ensure all materials used are logged and are fit for purpose.
Escort technical contractors when required, working with and supervising them in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with (LSS).
Undertake the role of banksman directing the operation of some plant equipment or machinery.
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.
Operate within command mode in line with local contingency plans.
Undertake incidental and emergency or urgent tasks and assignments as per Service Delivery Agreement timescales in a safe manner.
Assemble products on site when required.
Carry out pest control prevention measures across the estate when required.
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.

Behaviours

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

Technical Requirements

Will require basic knowledge of role and will be required to undertake specific training and courses in work area.
Will comply with the relevant Health & Safety policies and legislation.
If required, to undertake and qualify for the appropriate Forklift Driving course and maintain industry based standards to ensure continuance of the qualification.
Must complete a manual handling course, and undertake basic security awareness and be trained in break-away techniques if deemed required.

Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances

37 hour working week

HMPPS Staff on closed pay structures only

Additional Conditioned Hours Pensionable (ACHP)

Staff moving from a closed 39 hour pay structure will be eligible for the two protected pensionable additional committed hours (ACHP). They will work a 39 hour week consisting of the standard 37 hour week and a further 2 additional hours (ACHP) paid at plain time pensionable rate.

Technical Requirements

Will require basic knowledge of role and will be required to undertake specific training and courses in work area.
Will comply with the relevant Health & Safety policies and legislation.
If required, to undertake and qualify for the appropriate Forklift Driving course and maintain industry based standards to ensure continuance of the qualification.
Must complete a manual handling course, and undertake basic security awareness and be trained in break-away techniques if deemed required.

Working Together
Managing a Quality Service
Communicating and Influencing

Alongside your salary of £25,409, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £7,360 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

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Selection process details

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

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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 and Strengths.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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

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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.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact :

Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
Telephone : 0345 241 5358

Recruitment team

Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) 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

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