Location: HMP Wormwood Contract: Full Time - Perm (39hrs per week) We are seeking a practical and confident Handyperson / Maintenance Operative to join our team at Wormwood Scrubs a category B adult male prison as an Escort / Fabric Operative. 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 Wormwood 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. 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 an experienced Handyperson to join us as an Escort / Fabric Operative with a combination of: Previous experience of working within a building fabric / Hard FM environment Level 2 qualification in English and Maths 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 range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of 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 real opportunity to build your skills and progress. Explore facilities careers where you can make difference. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone. GFSL has been notified by it's shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.
Maintenance Operative / Facilities Operative employer: Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL
Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a secure and impactful environment at HMP Albany, Newport. With a strong emphasis on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits, GFSL fosters a supportive atmosphere where your contributions directly enhance safety and operations. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence in facilities management.
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