Waste Management & Recycling Services

at  Ministry of Justice

Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom -

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Immediate02 Dec, 2024GBP 31995 Annual04 Sep, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Salary
£31,995
Number of jobs available
1
Detail of reserve list
12 Months
Region
North East
City/Town
Barnard Castle
Building/Site

HMYOI DEERBOLT BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 9BG

Grade
EO
Organisation Grade for HMPPS
Band 4
Post Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time
Role Type
Industrial
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?
No
Job description
Waste Management processes are not the only things you will oversee in this life-changing role. Leading a team of prisoners working in our waste management units you will develop their skills and confidence, and possibly assess accredited vocational qualifications.
We will rely on you and your team to ensure our waste management processes are compliant and to the highest standards, but the work you do with prisoners will have the longest lasting impact - and the most unique challenges. You will set tasks to match their ability, while ensuring safety and production is maintained at all times.
Along the way, you could play a part in implementing new and innovative processes in a custodial setting or working in partnership with another government department. You will certainty discover potential for rewarding development of your career.
As well as knowledge and skills spanning the waste management sector, you will need strong communication and influencing skills and a caring, resilient approach.
The Waste Management Industry supports establishments to reduce the amount of waste that is produced and to advise on the best route to reduce waste at source, working with suppliers, and meeting legislative requirements.
Our waste management units are in 85 establishments across the estate with employment places for 1190 prisoners.

SUMMARY

The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day activities within the Waste Management unit.
This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

  • Must have relevant work experience in a waste management environment
  • Preferable for candidate to have some supervisory experience
  • Should have experience of using industrial standard machinery and equipment

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Currently hold or be prepared to work towards Level 3 or equivalent in Waste related subject

Responsibilities:

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

  • Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.
  • Collect, process and dispose of waste materials from all areas of the establishment in the most appropriate and effective way, with regard to legislative compliance and environmental issues.
  • Liaise with contractors when ordering services, including skip collection.
  • Provide general advice and guidance to staff on how to manage waste more effectively and actively promote recycling within the establishment.
  • Carry out insect control measures within work area.
  • Actively contribute to recycling/waste efficiency meetings and Sustainable Development Committee Meetings.

Undertake other instructor tasks including:

  • May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.
  • Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as Health and Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage.
  • Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.
  • Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.
  • Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.
  • Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.
  • Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
  • Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.
  • Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops.
  • Provide quality assurance against product specification.
  • Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate.
  • Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults. Undertake planned maintenance programme on machinery.
  • Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning.
  • Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records.
  • Contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments relating to the workshop/ area of work and specialist areas.
  • Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets.
  • Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners.
  • Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).
  • Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.

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.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

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Barnard Castle, United Kingdom