Cleaning Operative

Gov Facility Services Ltd; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a closed category adult female prison as a Cleaning Operative. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a safe and nurturing environment while working alongside skilled professionals. Enjoy a flexible part-time schedule, allowing you to balance work with personal commitments. With a strong focus on safety and inclusion, you’ll be part of a mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change. The position comes with generous holidays, a competitive benefits package, and a commitment to diversity and career progression. Make a difference in the lives of others while building a rewarding career.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning environment is essential.
• Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety requirements is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the prison environment.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of professionals.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Knowledge of COSHH

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Job description

Location: HMP Eastwood Park, Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8DB
Salary: £14,054.04
Contract: Part time, 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We are seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join our team at HMP Eastwood Park, a closed category adult female prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment. This position can be worked 4.5 hours per day, within the hours of 0800 to 1600, accommodating school or childcare commitments.

As a Cleaning Operative, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues, including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to 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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical services to HMPPS. We are looking for a Cleaning Operative with:

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

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

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, with a range of non-contractual benefits, including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build your skills and progress.
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Pride In People.
We are passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace culture where all employees have a voice, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We are committed to championing diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. Following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider in Autumn 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.

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