Skyblue Solutions
Prison Security ******
Prison Security ****** at Skyblue Solutions, based in Newmarket, East Anglia, paying £14.10 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £14.10 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Newmarket, East Anglia
- Closing date
- Sector
- Security Officer
10% below the typical rate for security officer
Reference 57518825
About the role
Role: Prison Security ******
Location: HMP Highpoint
Standard Rate: £14.10 per hour + 33 days holiday accrual
Overtime rate: £18.75 per hour (overtime after 39 hours)
Duration: Temporary ongoing role
Typical hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00
As a Prison Security ******, you will work alongside the prison service, assisting our client who is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings. You will be a part of security team where you will ****** and oversee contractors such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians, whilst they complete their maintenance work.
Duties of a Prison Security ****** Include (but not limited to)
- Checking the identification of the contractors
- Checking contractors have been briefed on security measures
- Booking in and out of the contractors
- Creating a tool list
- Escorting contractors through the prison to their place of work
- Overseeing contractors whilst they are working (Please note you will have to stay with the contractors at all times)
- Checking contractor tools are all accounted for prior to leaving work area
- Using the radio to request permission to move contractors within the prison
About You:
- You will have good communication skills
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Be safety conscious
- Have been living in the UK for the past 3+ years
- Be able to pass security vetting (includes providing references, passing security police checks & providing photo identification)
Why should you apply?
- 33 days holiday per year
- No experience required
- Full training provided
- Access to internal roles within a government facility, often with the potential to apply to permanent positions
Due to the nature of the environment, you will be asked to complete the standard Security Vetting for the establishments.
If you are interested in our Prison Security ****** position based at HMP HighpointStradishall, Newmarket CB8 9YG please apply and we will be in touch.
SkyBlue is an equal opportunity employer.
Reference: 57518825 · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Skyblue Solutions
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