Specialist Production Instructor

6 months ago

Devizes, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

**Specialist Production Instructor (SPI): Commercial Horticulture - HMP Erlestoke - 78644**
**£30,471**
**Devizes**:
Crops are not the only thing you will cultivate in this life-changing role. Leading a group of prisoners to maintain, harvest and cultivate the prison’s gardens, you will develop their skills and confidence, and assess accredited vocational qualifications.

We will rely on you and your team to ensure protected cropping is grown and harvested to the highest standards. This is a role with broad accountability, maintaining everything from field-scale soil husbandry, to plant and crop development, to biological pest control and any necessary chemical crop protection programs.

But the work you do with prisoners will have the longest lasting impact - and the most unique challenges. You will set tasks to match their ability, while ensuring safety and production is maintained at all times. Taking careful account of labelling, grading and presentation, you will see that produce grown on-site is prepared and packaged appropriately. Along the way, you could play a part in supporting entry to our annual best kept prison garden competition, judged by the Royal Horticultural Society. You will certainty discover potential for rewarding development of your career.

Ideally, you will bring to the role a relevant vocational qualification or equivalent suitable experience. We expect you to be familiar with soil and growing medium husbandry, crop protection, crop production and plant protection technology, and the preparation of fresh produce for sale.

You will certainly bring a caring and resilient approach to your work. While supervisory experience will definitely be an advantage, what matters most is that you demonstrate strong communication, persuading and influencing skills. We expect you to be committed to achieving quality within a safe and secure environment. Please note you may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

**Overview of the job**

This is a non-operational instructional job in an establishment.

**Summary**

The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, harvesting and cultivating of the establishments gardens, ensuring protected cropping is grown and harvested to the highest standards and assess accredited vocational qualifications to prisoners.

This is a non-operational job in an establishment with no line management responsibilities.

**Responsibilities, Activities and Duties**

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

- Maintain correct field-scale soil husbandry, ensuring all stages of crop development are followed in accordance with good horticultural practice.
- Maintain the growing plant/crop to ensure optimum development and/or cropping, ensuring that the plants needs are fully met.
- Maintain effective biological pest control measures and any necessary chemical crop protection programmes.
- Resolve any prisoner work issues, setting task to match their ability whilst ensuring safety and production is maintained at all times.
- Ensure produce grown on-site is prepared and packaged appropriately, taking into consideration appropriate labelling, grading and overall presentation.
- Maintain sports fields as per agreed plan with both the Farms and Gardens Manager and PE Department.
- Carry out preventative pest control measures across area of responsibility.

**Undertake other instructor tasks including**:

- May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.
- 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.
- Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.
- Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.
- Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS).
- Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports.
- Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops.
- Provide quality assurance against product specification.
- Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate.
- Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults. Undertake planned maintenance programme on machiner

  • Ink Production Specialist

    5 days ago

    Devizes, United Kingdom Acorn by Synergie Full time

    Job Title: Ink Production SpecialistA career opportunity has arisen for an Ink Production Specialist to join Acorn by Synergie's client, a manufacturing company in Devizes, Wiltshire. This role will support the production process by handling ink products within the factory.About the Role:The successful candidate will work on-site at the client location,...

  • Corrugated Packaging Production Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Devizes, United Kingdom Thrive Group Full time

    Thrive Group is recruiting for a Corrugated Packaging Production Specialist on a temporary ongoing basis, with a view to start immediately. Located in Devizes, this is a full-time position working 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00. You must be able to do all 3 shifts on a rotational basis, Monday to Friday, paying £13.61 per hour. This rises to...

  • Operative Production Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Acorn by Synergie Full time

    Job Title: Production OperatorWe are currently seeking a skilled Production Operator to join our client, a manufacturing company based in the UK. This is a permanent position requiring a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Key Responsibilities:Dispensing ink in line with...

  • Production Team Member

    4 weeks ago

    Devizes, United Kingdom Nextgen Recruits Full time

    Job Title: Production Team MemberJob Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic operative to join our team at a world-leading manufacturer. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and issuing coatings materials to line, providing specialist technical support to line operators, and ensuring a high-quality product is produced at...

  • Manufacturing Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Devizes, United Kingdom Acorn by Synergie Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Specialist to join our client, a manufacturing company based in the UK. The successful candidate will support ink production by moving products to and from machines in the factory.Key Responsibilities:Dispense ink in line with the daily production plan.Move products to and from machines as required.Cluster...

  • Manufacturing Ink Specialist

    1 week ago

    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Acorn by Synergie Full time

    About the RoleAcorn by Synergie is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Ink Specialist to join their client, a manufacturing company based in Devizes, Wiltshire. As an integral part of the team, you will be responsible for supporting ink production by moving products to and from machines in the factory.The successful applicant must have good colour vision and an...

  • Manufacturing Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Nextgen Recruits Full time

    At Nextgen Recruits, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Manufacturing Specialist to join our client's team, a world-leading manufacturer that strives to build a better future through sustainability and innovation.The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience in manufacturing, with the ability to work collaboratively as...

  • Production Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd Full time £42,000

    Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Mechanical Shift Engineer to join our team at CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd.The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Facilities Maintenance and a proven track record in mechanical and/or HVAC building maintenance.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor mechanical plant, including pumps,...

  • End of Line Process Specialist

    6 months ago

    Devizes, United Kingdom Ball Corporation Full time

    **Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!** Our team of Process Specialists and required to supply plant team members with knowledge and know how to carry out...

  • Senior Sales Development Specialist

    6 days ago

    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Rise Technical Recruitment Limited Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking an ambitious and driven individual to join our team as a Senior Sales Development Specialist. As an essential part of our sales department, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with existing customers, identifying new business opportunities, and providing expert advice to drive revenue growth.Key...

  • EHS Project Specialist

    5 months ago

    Devizes, United Kingdom Ball Corporation Full time

    **Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!** **Purpose of the position**: As the EHS Project Specialist, you’re a key member of the Plant Team, reporting to...

  • Manufacturing Assembly Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Devizes, United Kingdom CMD Recruitment Full time

    With CMD Recruitment, we're partnering with a market leader in the Packaging Industry to find the next key member of their team.We're offering a competitive rate of £13.61 per hour for this fantastic opportunity.Job DescriptionThis role involves working within a fast-paced production environment, ensuring the smooth movement of products within the...

  • Assistant Management Accountant

    4 weeks ago

    Devizes, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Assistant Management Accountant Andover 12-month maternity cover £36,000 DOE ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of an Assistant Management Accountant to cover maternity for 12 months. The role will support the Management Accounts team in providing a professional Financial Service. Including the...

  • Sales Assistant

    6 months ago

    Devizes, United Kingdom The Giving Tree Full time

    Overview: The Giving Tree is an independent gift shop in Devizes. We are looking for an additional member of staff to work one or two days each week and one Saturday each month. Your main duties will be to engage with customers to understand what they are looking for, then describe how our products fit the bill. In addition you will need to cash-up at the...

  • Customer Assistant

    6 months ago

    Devizes, United Kingdom Lidl Full time

    20 Hours, Part Time Summary £11.00 up to £12.00 per hour - This isn’t stacking shelves. This is feeding families. As a Customer Assistant at Lidl, no shift is the same and you get out what you put in. Starting at 5am some days to set up the store bakery for the day or finishing at 11pm on others to close the store and ensure the store is ready for...

  • Packaging Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Bakkavor Careers Full time

    About this role: As a Packaging Technologist at Bakkavor Careers, you will play a vital part in the Product Development process, collaborating with Process, NPD, and Procurement teams to deliver Packaging specifications, costings, and trials. Your key responsibilities will include: Organising outer cases for NPD/EPD, ensuring they are fit for purpose and...

  • Environmental Sustainability Specialist

    2 days ago

    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom undisclosed Full time

    Job DescriptionAs an Environmental Consultant at Assystem, you will contribute to our Environment Consents & Engagement Practice, delivering expert services in environmental management. Your initial role will be as an onsite Environmental Manager for the EA2 Onshore Substation project, supporting the development of offshore wind power energy production.Key...

  • IT Development Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Community First Full time

    Community First is a registered charity based in the UK. As a member of Action with Communities in Rural England, we support communities across the country. Voice It, Hear It is a partnership programme that is committed to co-production and Service Users engagement throughout the region.This post holder will foster strong partnerships to deliver the User...

  • Academic Support Specialist

    4 days ago

    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job Summary: Academics Ltd. is seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Cover Supervisor in a supportive secondary school environment. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading pre-planned lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and providing support to students where needed.About the Role: The successful candidate will have...

  • Insurance Account Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Brown & Brown Full time

    Role OverviewHigos Insurance Services, part of Brown & Brown Europe, is seeking a Personal Lines Insurance Adviser to join their successful team based in the South West region.The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Personal Lines Insurance covering Motor and Household risks, with strong verbal and written communication skills.Key ResponsibilitiesMeet and...