Cleaning Operative

Government Facility Services Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional services provider is seeking a Cleaning Operative at HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes. This full-time role involves maintaining cleanliness in a high-security environment and requires prior cleaning experience. With a focus on safety, the position offers 25 days of holidays, access to private GP consultations, and various benefits. You will join a dedicated team working towards rehabilitation and community safety, contributing positively to the environment around you.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a cleaning environment.
• Knowledge of COSHH for safe handling of substances.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and people skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the facilities.
• Adhere to safety standards and COSHH regulations.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to ensure a safe environment.

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, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Woodhill runs like a self‑contained city; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning. 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 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

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

Benefits & Working Conditions

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. Additional non‑contractual benefits include: Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and help in crisis; financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.

We provide a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are 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 recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work differ; 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 and career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that provision of FM services may be delivered by the private sector in future. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider(s) no sooner than August 2027.

GFSL is ISO 9001 Certified and prides itself on doing the right thing, one team, and bringing Pride in People.