At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Facilities Maintenance Team to ensure a safe and secure environment at HMP Highpoint.
- Company: Gov Facilities Services Limited, committed to rehabilitation and positive change.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private GP access, and various financial rewards.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong focus on diversity and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of prisoners and contribute to community safety.
- Qualifications: Experience with hand tools, good organisational skills, and Level 2 English and Maths required.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 28000 £ per year.
We are seeking a dedicated Handy Person to join our team at HMP Highpoint, a Category C Adult/Male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday-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 Escort / Fabric Operative with any combination of:
- Experience of prison environment
- 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!
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.
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'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.
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 Highpoint in Suffolk 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. Located at HMP Highpoint, our supportive and inclusive work culture fosters collaboration among skilled professionals, offering competitive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, private GP access, and a commitment to employee growth through ongoing training and career progression opportunities. Join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change while enjoying a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Contact Details:
Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) Recruitment Team
