At a Glance
- Tasks: Support health and safety across operational sites, ensuring a safe environment for all.
- Company: Join Gov Facilities Services Limited, a supportive team dedicated to safety and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private GP access, and financial rewards.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in creating safer environments for prisoners and staff.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Certificate, strong communication skills, and at least 2 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 43177 - 43177 £ per year.
Location: South East England (Covering, London, Kent, Surrey, & Sussex) - Field Based
Salary: £43,177.30 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent | Full Time | 39 hours per week | Hybrid (4 days on site/sites & 1 day from home)
We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Coordinator to join our team, supporting operational sites across the region in driving a positive health and safety culture. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work together as a supportive and driven family, ensuring every site we support operates safely and to the highest standards.
As the Facilities Maintenance Team, we keep our sites running like a self-contained city - it takes hundreds of people, systems, and processes to function safely, and health and safety sits at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make impacts every employee, prisoner, visitor, and the wider community they return to.
As a Health and Safety Coordinator, you will work alongside the Regional Health and Safety Manager and a wide range of operational teams, from site managers to trade specialists, all committed to promoting a 'one team approach' to keeping our people safe. If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a safer future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity 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 Health and Safety Coordinator with a combination of:
- NEBOSH Certificate
- Methodical, organised approach with excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels
- Computer literacy
- Full UK Driving Licence
- TFM industry experience (desirable)
- Minimum 2 years of experience
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
Benefits:
- Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
- Death in Service at 4x salary
- Access to private GP consultations
- Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis
- 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 a difference.
Pride In People. 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 recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.
Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by its 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.
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Health & Safety Coordinator GLS employer: Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)
At Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL), we pride ourselves on being more than just an employer; we are a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact within the prison system. As an Electrician at HMP Portland, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, alongside competitive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, private GP consultations, and a strong focus on employee growth and development. Join us in our mission to create a safe environment while advancing your career in a role that truly makes a difference.
Contact Details:
Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) Recruitment Team
