Production Instructor- Supervision and knowledge. Located Isle of Sheppey

Production Instructor Role in Eastchurch, Kent. Working at HM Prison Swaleside. Monday to Friday Role

Based on 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.
£12.24 Per hour PAYE Inclusive of holiday pay

Overview of the Position:
As the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of support operatives, Hays is seeking to recruit a Production Instructor for HM prison Swaleside, located in Eastchurch, Kent.

Based on 37 hours per week working Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. The Production Instructor role is a unique working environment. Although a temporary long term contract a possibility to apply for the role will be available.

Purpose of the Production Instructor role:

The job holder will be responsible for providing supervision, knowledge and skills to prisoners in basic assembly/ packaging workshops- for example basic packing of fruit, greeting cards etc. You will ensure that all services are provided to a high standard an that security and control are maintained at all times.

This is a non operational job within the establishment.

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


* Participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop
* 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
* Supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities, with responsibility for their performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development
* Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners
* Contribute to risk and health and safety assessments on consumables
* Ensure all tools, equipment and raw materials are safe, secure and properly accounted for
* Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops
* Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS)
* Provide quality assurance against product specification
* Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate
* Contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments relating to the workshop/work of area and specialist areas
* Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets
* Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs)
* Provide administrative support for workshop activities
* Maintain and update systems in-line with local agreements
* Prepare relevant documentation to managers for verification / quality checking purposes
* Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required

Kent Prisons have an excellent reputation as busy local prisons, which serve all the courts in the South East. They pride themselves in engaging and involving employees working alongside them in the process of change.

Security Clearance Required:
All applicants will be subject to the HM prison Service Security Clearance procedure which can take up to 6 weeks. You must hold a Valid Passport or Birth Certificate. All applicants must be able to provide details of 5 years of references.

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