Cleaning Operative

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A government facilities service provider is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to maintain high hygiene standards at HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes. This full-time role requires experience in cleaning and knowledge of health and safety standards. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness and supporting rehabilitation efforts through your work. The position offers a competitive salary, inclusive workplace culture, and generous annual leave alongside various benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4× salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Retailer discounts

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the prison environment.
• Collaborate with various skilled trades to ensure a safe environment.
• Support rehabilitation efforts through proper hygiene practices.

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 Woodhill – Tattenhoe Street MK4 4DA

Salary: £25,566.64

Contract: Full time – Monday-Friday – Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join our team at HMP Woodhill, a High Security & 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 to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Woodhill runs like a self-contained city. It takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to 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 extends to families and the 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, all dedicated to making a positive difference and 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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical and time-bound services to HMPPS. We 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

We would like to hear from you!

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us gives you the 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.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. Non‑contractual benefits include Death in Service at 4× salary, private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services. There are also financial reward mechanisms and 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’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all 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 and are committed to meeting diverse needs fairly.

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. The transfer to a private sector provider will take place no sooner than August 2027.