Waste Management Instructor – Prison Facility

About the role

This role is a non‑operational instructional position within the Waste Management unit at HM Prison Wymott. The incumbent will oversee day‑to‑day waste handling, ensure compliance with legislation, and deliver training to prisoners.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, process and dispose of waste from all prison areas in line with legislative and environmental standards.
• Manage restricted waste, including shredding and bailing of confidential material.
• Liaise with external contractors for skip collection, oil and confidential waste removal under the Facilities Management Contract.
• Record waste weight, cost and revenue; maintain waste transfer notes and report monthly recycling data to Headquarters.
• Deliver accredited training and qualifications to prisoners, maintaining training records and SMART targets.
• Apply the Waste Hierarchy, oversee disassembly, repair and refurbishment activities, and promote recycling initiatives.
• Apply for and manage waste permits or exemptions with the Environment Agency/National Resources Wales.
• Provide advice to staff and senior management on effective waste management and ensure compliance with MoJ Circular Economy Strategy.
• Undertake additional instructor duties such as health‑and‑safety induction, COSHH training, and support for prisoner learning needs.

Required profile

• Non‑operational instructional role with no line‑management responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and liaise with contractors and senior management.
• Strong organisational skills for record‑keeping and reporting.
• Commitment to promoting recycling and environmental best practices within a prison setting.

Required skills

• Confidential waste shredding and bailing.
• Waste transfer note documentation.
• Environmental legislation compliance.
• Waste permit application and management.
• Recycling data reporting.