Temporary

Operational Prison Support

Manpower UK
Milton Keynes, City of Milton Keynes, MK9 3DX
money-bag Up to £16.14 per hour + Plus Overtime Rates Available
Posted: 08 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 06 November 2026
Ref: 18307

About the Role

This temporary Operational Prison Support role with Manpower UK is based at HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes. Working 37 hours across a seven-day shift pattern, the postholder covers evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays, with night duties running 8.45pm to 07.45am on a seven-on, seven-off basis, roughly one set every 36 weeks. Pay reaches £16.14 hourly, rising beyond £28.65 with overtime. Duties include managing gate entry and exit, conducting searches, escorting contractors, vehicles and inmates, monitoring CCTV, reporting suspicious behaviour, and processing visitors. Applicants need vigilance, strong communication, integrity and the ability to follow strict security procedures within a custodial setting.

Operational Prison Support

Location: HMP Woodhill

Shift Pattern: 37 Hours over 7 days - and may include working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank/Public holidays. Night shifts are 7 nights on followed by 7 off - night shifts are 8.45pm to 07.45am. You will work one set of nights in 36 weeks.
Hourly rate: £16.14 per hour, increasing upwards of £28.65 with overtime

Ready for a rewarding role in the justice system£ We''re hiring an Operational Support Grade (SSO) to join our team in HMP Woodhill. Contribute to vital security operations including gate duties, visitor checks, prisoner escorts, CCTV monitoring, and more.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage entry/exit and searches at the gate
  • Escort contractors, vehicles, and prisoners
  • Monitor CCTV, report suspicious activity
  • Process visitors and oversee mail censorship
  • Assist

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