23176 - Printer/Lithographic and Digital InstructorGeneral Information

Salary

£34,440

Working Pattern

Full Time

Vacancy Approach

External

Location

Woking

Region

Kent, Surrey & Sussex

Closing Date

30-Oct-2026

Business Unit

Coldingley

Post Type

Permanent

Civil Service Grade

EO

Number of jobs available

1

Reserve List

12 Months

Job ID

23176

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

Overview of the job

HMP Coldingley is seeking an experienced Printer/Lithographic and Digital Instructor to manage its specialist prison print workshop.

The job holder will use their print-industry expertise to deliver practical instruction, vocational training and workplace supervision. They will develop prisoners' technical skills, support progress towards nationally recognised qualifications and improve their employment prospects on release.

Summary

The job holder will manage a specialist workshop that reflects the standards and expectations of a commercial print environment. They will combine production management with vocational training, mentoring and rehabilitation, helping prisoners develop practical skills, professional behaviours and stronger employment prospects on release.

The successful candidate must demonstrate substantial print-production experience and will be responsible for meeting customer specifications, maintaining accurate training and production records, and ensuring consistently high standards of quality, safety, security and professional conduct. Training on prison-specific systems and equipment will be provided where required.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

The job holder will carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties (see the full job description for all duties):

• Work within the whole-prison approach to maintain a safe, secure, respectful and professional working environment.
• Supervise and instruct prisoners in lithographic and digital print production, using local systems to record attendance, performance, training and progress towards national qualifications.
• Conduct workshop inductions and deliver training in Health & Safety, COSHH, machinery and tool use, workplace practices and relevant risk controls.
• Plan and manage production schedules, allocate work appropriately, and support the achievement of quality and delivery targets.
• Provide quality assurance against product and customer specifications, and ensure technical instructions are interpreted accurately.
• Supervise prisoners and maintain discipline within the workshop, including searching areas and prisoners in accordance with local procedures.
• Maintain regular radio communications in accordance with the Local Security Strategy, and ensure all workshop activity complies with prison security procedures and local policies.
• Assess prisoner performance and contribute to progress reviews, parole reports and sentence planning.
• Complete equipment checks, maintenance planning, workshop risk assessments and self-audits; contribute to Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs); and promote a culture of rehabilitation, responsibility and professionalism.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Additional Information

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS' Flexible Working policy.

If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.

The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.

Benefits

Annual Leave

-The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case.

Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays

-You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. There is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment

Pension

-The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Work Life Balance

HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen...