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 Waste Management & Recycling – HMP Berwyn

Employer: HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS)
Location: HMP Berwyn, Wrexham, LL13 9QE
Salary: £34,440 per year
Job Grade: Executive Officer – HMPPS Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, part-time, flexible working or job share
Hours: 37 hours per week
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference Number: 486459
Job Reference: 23138
Closing Date: 31 October 2026, at 11:55 pm
Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert. Applicants should confirm eligibility directly with the recruitment team.

Job Overview

HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is recruiting a Waste Management & Recycling Instructor at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham.

This permanent, non-operational instructional role involves managing the prison’s waste management and recycling activities while supporting prisoners to develop practical skills through workshop training.

The successful candidate will oversee waste collection, disposal, recycling, regulatory compliance and contractor arrangements. They will also deliver training, maintain learning records and support prisoners working towards relevant qualifications.

The position offers a salary of £34,440 per year, alongside a Civil Service pension and access to learning and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the waste management unit, including:

  • Collecting, processing and disposing of waste from across the prison in accordance with environmental standards and applicable legislation.
  • Managing restricted waste, including the secure shredding and baling of confidential materials.
  • Liaising with contractors to arrange skip collections and the removal of oil, confidential waste and other materials.
  • Monitoring waste weights, costs and revenue, maintaining waste transfer notes and submitting mandatory recycling data to headquarters each month.
  • Delivering training and accredited qualifications to prisoners, completing course administration and maintaining accurate training records.
  • Applying the waste hierarchy and overseeing workshop activities such as dismantling, repair and refurbishment.
  • Managing waste permits and exemptions with the Environment Agency or Natural Resources Wales, as applicable.
  • Ensuring compliance with waste legislation and escalating concerns to management and senior management when necessary.
  • Advising prison staff on effective waste management and promoting recycling throughout the establishment.
  • Supporting environmental committee meetings and implementing relevant Ministry of Justice circular economy guidance.

Prisoner Training and Workshop Duties

In addition to waste management responsibilities, the postholder will carry out instructional and workshop duties, including:

  • Completing administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the workshop.
  • Helping select and induct prisoners into the workshop.
  • Providing instruction on health and safety, hazardous substances, machinery and tool use.
  • Adapting training to individual learning needs and maintaining progress records.
  • Contributing to prisoner reports, sentence planning and parole-related documentation where required.
  • Setting work schedules, monitoring targets and maintaining appropriate quality standards.
  • Assessing prisoners’ skills against relevant national qualification standards.
  • Recording attendance, working hours and wages, including piecework where applicable.
  • Supervising prisoners, maintaining discipline and supporting their motivation and development.
  • Maintaining radio communication in line with the Local Security Strategy.
  • Conducting required security checks, including metal detector scans or rub-down searches.
  • Completing relevant security, violence reduction and care-in-custody reports when required.
  • Carrying out tool and equipment checks, supporting machinery maintenance and contributing to workshop health and safety risk assessments.

The responsibilities may change reasonably according to the needs of the establishment.

Essential Experience

Applicants must have:

  • Relevant work experience in a waste management environment.
  • Knowledge of waste management practices and environmental compliance.
  • Experience using industrial-standard machinery and equipment.

Supervisory experience is desirable.

Technical Requirements

Candidates must currently hold, or be prepared to work towards, a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a waste-related subject.

They should also demonstrate:

  • Understanding of the waste hierarchy and duty of care requirements.
  • Knowledge of waste transfer notes and associated documentation.
  • Awareness of waste permits and exemptions and when they are required.
  • Understanding of relevant government waste regulations.

Skills and Abilities

Applicants should have:

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  • IT skills.
  • Basic mathematics skills.
  • Basic English skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively and work with others.
  • The ability to maintain accurate records and deliver a quality service.

Behaviours Assessed

The recruitment process uses the Civil Service Success Profiles framework. The behaviours specifically listed for assessment are:

  • Making Effective Decisions.
  • Working Together.
  • Changing and Improving.

The job description also identifies Managing a Quality Service and Leadership as relevant behaviours.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive £34,440 per year, together with the following benefits:

  • Civil Service pension, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
  • Employer pension contribution valued at approximately £9,977 per year, as stated in the advert.
  • Annual leave and public holidays.
  • Season Ticket Advance.
  • Access to learning and development.
  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
  • An inclusive working environment that promotes diversity.

The standard working week is 37 hours. Full-time, part-time, flexible working and job-share arrangements are listed in the advert.

Is Visa Sponsorship Available?

Visa sponsorship is not confirmed in the job advert.

The vacancy includes nationality and right-to-work eligibility requirements for Civil Service employment. Applicants who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship should contact HM Prison & Probation Service recruitment before applying to establish whether sponsorship is available for this particular position.

Meeting the nationality requirements listed in the advert does not automatically mean that visa sponsorship will be provided.

Security and Eligibility Checks

Successful applicants must undergo a standard or equivalent criminal record check. Candidates working with government assets must also complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.

The vacancy is broadly open to specified groups, including eligible UK and Irish nationals, certain Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK, eligible EEA nationals and individuals with qualifying immigration status. Applicants should review the official nationality requirements before applying.

Application and Selection Process

Applications are assessed under the Civil Service Success Profiles framework, focusing on behaviours and strengths.

Applicants should provide truthful, accurate examples drawn from their own experience. Artificial intelligence may be used to support an application, but submitted statements must reflect the applicant’s actual experience and abilities.

Feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

Apply online: Waste Management & Recycling Instructor – HMP Berwyn

Application deadline: 31 October 2026 at 11:55 pm.

Recruitment Contact

For recruitment enquiries, contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team:

  • Email: moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0345 241 5358

For information about recruitment, benefits and allowances, visit the Ministry of Justice Candidate Information Page.

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