Manufacturing Industries Instructor Millsike Prison

The Instructor will oversee manufacturing operations, supervise prisoners' work activities, and ensure production targets and quality standards are met while fostering a safe, supportive, and rehabilitative work environment. This role will also involve working closely with other prison staff and Work & Skills Coaches to support prisoners’ employability development.

Workshop Induction and Training

• Induct Prisoners into the Manufacturing Workshop: Provide comprehensive induction for prisoners, covering health and safety, stock control, machinery, and tool usage.

• Tailor Training to Individual Needs: Assess individual learning needs and adapt training approaches, ensuring prisoners receive appropriate support for skill development. Production Management and Quality Control

• Set Work Schedules and Manage Standards: Develop and manage daily work schedules, set clear targets, and enforce quality standards to ensure contract obligations are consistently met.

• Quality Assurance: Monitor product quality, adjusting production processes as necessary to maintain standards and improve output consistency. Supervision and Prisoner Development

• Supervise and Motivate Prisoners: Lead, motivate, and manage prisoners in the workshop, taking responsibility for their discipline, productivity, development, and safety.

• Restorative Practices: Use restorative practices to encourage prisoners to take responsibility for their work, fostering a rehabilitative environment that promotes positive behaviour and personal growth.



Health, Safety, and Security

• Conduct Risk Assessments: Participate in regular health and safety assessments for the workshop, ensuring equipment and materials are used safely and securely.

• Tool and Equipment Security: Maintain strict control over all tools, equipment, and raw materials, ensuring they are secure and accounted for in line with Local Security Strategy (LSS) and health and safety protocols.

Administrative and Reporting Duties

• Record Attendance and Monitor Progress: Log prisoner attendance, approve hours worked, and monitor individual progress and skill acquisition.

• Reporting: Provide accurate prisoner reports, including ACCT (Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork), Security Information Reports (SIRs), and Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIRs), as required. Collaboration and Employability Development

• Coordinate with Work & Skills Coaches: Work closely with Work & Skills Coaches to ensure prisoners complete their Employability Passport, supporting skill development relevant to future employment.

• Promote Employability Skills: Embed employability skills, such as time management, quality control, and teamwork, into daily workshop activities to prepare prisoners for future employment opportunities. Stock and Material Management

• Inventory and Material Control: Request and manage materials, estimate usage, and ensure that sufficient stock is available to meet work schedules and production targets.

• Self-Audits and Contract Delivery: Participate in self-audits to ensure compliance with Contract Delivery Indicators (CDIs) and maintain high standards of work delivery. Communication and Meetings

• Liaise with Prison Staff and Stakeholders: Maintain open communication with prison staff via radio, attending meetings, and contributing to safety and security discussions as necessary. Incident and Security Reporting

• Complete Required Documentation: Complete necessary incident a



Requirement

Ideally holds a relevant qualification in manufacturing or industrial operations.

Ability to provide tailored support, understanding individual needs for those with neurodivergent traits, mental health challenges, or physical limitations.

Proven ability to manage a team, set productivity standards, and maintain quality within a structured environment ensuring compliance with health & safety.

Familiarity with health, safety, and risk assessment procedures, particularly in an industrial or workshop setting.

Strong organisational skills for managing attendance, targets, inventory, reporting, and documentation effectively.

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