Cleaning Operative

Gov Facility Services Limited; Lewes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities maintenance company is seeking a Cleaning Operative to join the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Lewes. The role involves collaborating with a skilled team to maintain cleanliness and ensure safety. Candidates should have experience in a cleaning environment and knowledge of health and safety regulations. This full-time position offers a salary of £25,566.64 along with generous benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and support

Financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced colleagues to maintain safety and security.
• Apply cleaning procedures to maintain cleanliness and health standards.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and operational policies.

Skills

Experience of working within a cleaning environment

Knowledge of COSHH

Excellent organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Job description

Cleaning Operative

Location: HMP Lewes

Salary: £25,566.64

Contract: 39 hours a week, Full Time, permanent

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Lewes, a Category B male prison. The role works Monday to Friday, collaborating with a team that includes plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters and administrators to create a safe, secure and nurturing environment for prisoners, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced colleagues in various trades to maintain a safe and secure environment for prisoners, staff and visitors.
• Apply cleaning procedures to maintain cleanliness and health standards across the facility.
• Adhere to COSHH, health and safety regulations and relevant operational policies.
• Use organisational and time‑management skills to effectively carry out daily duties.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays.
• Death in Service at 4x salary.
• Access to private GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and support.
• Financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We promote greater diversity and a workplace where all employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We are committed to consistency, fairness and ongoing learning and training for all staff.

GFSL – A Ministry of Justice Business

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) provides critical, time‑bound services to Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and is dedicated to ensuring prisons are secure and safe for both prisoners and staff.