Cleaning operative

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) is seeking a Cleaning Operative at HMP Wandsworth to maintain clean and safe environments within a category B prison. The role is part of a supportive Facilities Maintenance Team, collaborating with trades such as Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters and Administrators.

The successful candidate will join a Ministry of Justice business delivering critical services to HMPPS, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Cleaning experience

COSHH

Health & safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join our team at HMP Wandsworth, a category B adult male prison.

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 Wandsworth 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.

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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Cleaning Operative with a combination of:

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