Cleaner

Gov Facility Services Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional services provider in Rochester is looking for a Cleaning Operative to maintain cleanliness in a prison environment. The role requires experience in cleaning and knowledge of health and safety requirements. You will work within a dedicated team committed to promoting positive change and supporting rehabilitation efforts. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, aiming to create a secure and nurturing atmosphere for inmates and staff alike.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service benefit

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning role is essential.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations is required.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness within the prison environment.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team.

Skills

Experience of working within a cleaning environment

Knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements

Excellent organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Job description

Cleaning Operative

Location: HMP Rochester
Salary: £25,566.64
Contract: Full time | Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join our team at HMP Rochester, CATEGORY C & 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.

HMP Rochester runs like a self‑contained town 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 Cleaning Operative 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.

Key Requirements

• Experience of working within a cleaning environment
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

About GFSL

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.

Benefits

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 recognize 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 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.

Other Information

Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team. An ISO 9001 Certified Company.