Skilled Industries Supervisor - Engineering Workshop

HMP Five Wells, Wellingborough, NN8 2NG

£38,720.00 per annum

Full Time, permanent, 40 hours per week 

If you are looking to pass your industry experience onto the next group of learners, then this could be the role for you!

 HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough is setting a gold standard for new build prisons of the future, using forward-thinking design and technology.  The Prison is the UK’s first purpose-built, peer-led resettlement Prison. A one of a kind new generation category C new build Prison for the future; HMP Five Wells is fast becoming an integral part of the local community.

We are now looking for a Skilled Industries Supervisor to join our team in the Engineering Workshop at HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough. You will be working closely with Prisoners on a daily basis and will coordinate workshop activities in line with Prison regime requirements, developing the prisoner’s skills and supporting them through qualifications. The people in your care will have a variety of different needs and it will be your role to ensure those individuals are treated with dignity and respect and helped to find a new way of life whilst maintaining a safe, secure and structured environment.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and able to motivate a wide range of learners towards successful careers in the Engineering industry. Ideally the candidate will be Level 2 & 3 Qualified in Engineering. You will be involved in the production and manufacturing of items for clients related to the workshop itself. Previous professional experience within this field is essential with an Engineering qualification too. Ideally, you will have a working knowledge of one of the following areas at least;

1. Sheet metal fabrication

2. Machine shop manufacturing

3. Composites manufacturing

If you join us, you can be sure that you’ll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us.

Our benefits are as you would expect from a large global organisation and include a company pension, comprehensive training, career development, holiday entitlement, uniform and free parking.

Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process.

G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals.

Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S, and Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

 You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 3 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role.