Job Description

Vacancy Type
Permanent
Location
HMP & YOI Stirling
Pay Band
B
Salary
27, 697 pro rata

Closing Date

30/01/2026, 12:00
Hours of work
Part Time
Full or Part Time
Part-Time
Weekly Hours
21
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
Prepare and check Canteen sheets for accuracy and process orders through an electronic point of sale system.

Process prisoner related financial transactions via PR2 for wage payments, sundry purchases, phone credit and canteen purchases.

Carrying out weekly stock counts, ensuring that stock systems balance.

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

Any other additional duties as required.

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.

ESSENTIAL

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Sound knowledge and experience of stock control

ESSENTIAL

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

ESSENTIAL

Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and manage workload in order to achieve results within strict deadlines.

ESSENTIAL

Ability to demonstrate strong numerical skills and an attention to detail in all aspects of the role.

ESSENTIAL

Behaviour Requirements
Listen & Communicate

Plan & Organise

Relationships & Collaboration
Selection method 1
Interview