Job Description

Vacancy Type
Temporary/Fixed Term
Duration
12 months
Location
HMP Kilmarnock
Pay Band
B
Salary
27,697

Closing Date

25/11/2025, 23:55
Hours of work
Normal Office Hours
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Weekly Hours
35
Job Purpose
The post holder will provide an effective and efficient canteen (tuck shop style) service to the prisoner population, adhering to strict guidelines and deadlines, accurately processing and bagging individual orders in preparation for delivery to residential areas. This role will have prisoner contact.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient canteen service in accordance to agreed timescales.

Accurately, pick and seal prisoner's canteen orders, in preparation to deliver to residential areas within strict deadlines.

Receive and check weekly stock delivery and input onto stock management software. Effective stock management, rotation and reconciliation including physical stock check.

The post holder will be required to undertake manual handling duties on a daily basis, in a warehouse type vicinity.

Person Specification

SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.
Qualification Requirements
A minimum of 2 National 5 qualifications, including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications or relevant job experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements
Sound knowledge and experience of stock control.

Competent and experienced in the use of ICT tools, including Microsoft Office packages.

Ability to analyse, interpret and report on a range of information. Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
Behaviour Requirements
Listen & Communicate

Plan & Organise

Relationships & Collaboration
Selection method 1
Final Stage Interview