Painter and Decorator

Painter and Decorator

Location: HMP Eastwood Park, Falfield. GL12 8DB

Salary: £31,729.91 per annum

Contract: Permanent - 39hrs per week - Mon-Fri

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP Eastwood Park, a Closed, Category C female prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Eastwood Park runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As a Painter & Decorator you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Painter & Decorator with a combination of:

Qualifications and Skills

• A City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent (or significant experience/time served in a similar role)
• Experience working in a maintenance team
• An honest and reliable character, who can approach their work with a sense of purpose and pace
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

Additional Benefits and Information

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services for preventative care and crisis support. There are also financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities for skill development and progression.

We are committed to promoting diversity and creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, heard, and empowered. Our ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities ensure an inclusive environment for everyone.

GFSL's future plans involve transferring FM services to private sector providers no sooner than August 2027 following a procurement process.

Our Values

• Pride In People
• Do the Right Thing
• One Team

This is an ISO 9001 Certified Company.