Location
Brough, Yorkshire and the Humber

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week (standard working week)

Salary
£34,440 per year

About the Role
This is a non-operational instructional role within HMP Humber, responsible for managing day-to-day activities in the Waste Management unit. The role involves overseeing the collection, processing, and disposal of waste materials across the establishment in compliance with legislative and environmental standards. You will manage control measures for restricted waste, liaise with contractors for waste removal services, and ensure accurate recording and reporting of waste data.

As a Specialist Production Instructor, you will deliver training and accredited qualifications to prisoners, maintain training records, and apply the Waste Hierarchy to promote effective waste management and recycling. You will also manage waste permits and exemptions, ensure compliance with current waste legislation, and provide advice to staff and senior management teams.

Additional responsibilities include workshop administration, prisoner induction and training on health and safety, machinery use, and COSHH. You will assess prisoner skills to national qualification standards, supervise workshop discipline, and contribute to prisoner reports and regime monitoring. Security duties such as conducting searches and maintaining workshop security are also part of the role.

The role supports the MoJ Circular Economy Strategy and requires active participation in environment committee meetings to promote a whole-prison approach to waste management. This position is non-rotational and does not include line management responsibilities.

Experience
- Relevant work experience in a waste management environment is essential
- Preferably some supervisory experience
- Experience using industrial standard machinery and equipment

About you
- Ability to communicate confidently in English
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with prisoners and staff
- Commitment to promoting recycling and effective waste disposal
- Ability to maintain discipline and motivate prisoners within the workshop environment

Qualifications
- Currently hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a waste-related subject
- Knowledge and understanding of the Waste Hierarchy and Duty of Care including Waste Transfer Notes
- Awareness of Waste Permits and Exemptions and adherence to government regulations
- Basic IT skills, maths, and English