At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Handyperson, ensuring a safe and secure environment at HMP Norwich.
- Company: Be part of Gov Facilities Services Limited, dedicated to rehabilitation and positive change.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, competitive salary, and access to private GP consultations.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on diversity, inclusion, and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of others while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with hand tools, good health and safety knowledge, and Level 2 English and Maths.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: HMP Norwich, Knox Rd, Norwich NR1 4LU
Salary: £26,575.65
Contract: Full Time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent
We are seeking a practical and confident Handyperson / Maintenance Operative to join our team at HMP Norwich, a category B Adult Male prison as 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.
As an Escort / Fabric Operative, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, 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.
We are looking for an experienced Handyperson to join us as an Escort / Fabric Operative with a combination of:
- Experience of prison environment (Desirable)
- Experience of use of hand and power tools
- Previous experience of working within a building fabric / Hard FM environment
- Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification
- Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
- Good Health Safety knowledge
- Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
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.
Pride In People. We are 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.
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.
Escort Fabric Operative in Norfolk 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. Our supportive and inclusive work culture fosters collaboration among skilled professionals, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth while ensuring a safe environment for both staff and prisoners. With competitive benefits, including generous holiday allowances and access to private healthcare services, joining our team as an Escort Fabric Operative means becoming part of a mission-driven organisation that values diversity and empowers every employee to contribute to positive change.
Contact Details:
Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) Recruitment Team
