Contractor Escort (With Forklift Truck Duties)

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Contractor Escort (With Forklift Truck Duties)

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Location: Highpoint Prison

Shift pattern: Full time, 37 hours Monday to Friday

Pay rate: £14.41 Per Hour, with overtime rate available

We are currently recruiting for a Contractor Escort to join the team at Highpoint Prison, supporting the delivery of key prison expansion and capital maintenance projects.

Safety and trust are at the heart of everything we do. Looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact? Join our team as a prison escort in Highpoint and help create a safer environment while supporting essential work within the justice system.

Key responsibilities

Receive, inspect, log and X-ray all deliveries, distributing goods to relevant areas.
Manage stock control, requisitions and receipting using prison finance and inventory systems.
Maintain accurate stock levels, storage records and outside container monitoring.
Supervise and manage the prisoner workforce in stores and related areas.
Prepare and distribute manufactured goods to other establishments.
Manage staff uniform distribution, kit exchanges and weekly laundry transport.
Operate vehicles and plant equipment including forklift trucks and HGVs, completing all checks.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, waste management and security frameworks.
Escort and supervise contractors, manage tools and equipment, and maintain radio communications.
Respond to emergencies, support maintenance tasks, complete reports, and contribute to prisoner sentence planning.

What you need

Valid Forklift Truck Licence (essential)
Experience working in stores or logistics-based roles
Ability to manage deliveries and distribution of FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) Good communication skills (written & verbal) with basic English & maths knowledge.
Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
A methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
Teamwork skills with the ability to use initiative when needed.
Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing circumstances.

Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required.

What we offer

Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
20 days' annual leave (accrued) plus public holidays
Training and career development opportunities
A structured and supportive work environment

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Location:: Newmarket
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Public Sector And Government

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