Painter/Decorator

Painter / Decorator – HMP Risley (Warrington) WA3 6BP

£28,792 – £33,532 + 15% weekend allowance

Join Amey on a long‑term MoJ contract at HMP Risley.

Stable, full‑time work at one site – no travelling between jobs.

Hours: 39 per week

• Rota between 08:00–17:00 (Mon–Fri)
• 08:00–16:00 (Weekends)
• 1 in 3 weekends (paid at +15%)

Why HMP Risley?

• Steady workload, secure contract
• Free on‑site parking, gym & catering
• Well‑run site and supportive team
• Clear, planned work – no domestic chasing

The role:

• Planned & reactive painting and decorating
• Safe working to RAMS and H&S standards
• Supporting prisoners with trade tasks as part of Amey's CRED programme

You’ll need:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and Decorating
• Strong experience in a Painting and Decorating role
• Comfortable working in a prison environment, alongside prisoners

Prison security clearance and Standard required – fully supported by Amey.

What you’ll get

• Career progression (e.g. Team Leader)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Generous pension
• Flexible benefits & discounts
• Fully funded training

About Amey

Who we are Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Apply now – vacancies may close early

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