CRED Supervisor

Government Facility Services Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government facility provider is seeking a Purposeful Prisoner Working Supervisor at HMP Lewes. This role involves supervising a diverse maintenance team dedicated to promoting rehabilitation and ensuring the safety of prison operations. Ideal candidates will have a trade qualification and experience in managing refurbishments. Competitive benefits including 25 holidays, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for personal growth are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to financial rewards and retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to use tools and equipment for refurbishments.
• Knowledge of working safely and health & safety principles.
• Experience in managing refurbishments and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a maintenance team in a prison environment.
• Ensure the safety and smooth operation of facilities.
• Promote rehabilitation and positive change for prisoners.

Skills

Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems

Use of tools and equipment for refurbishments

Knowledge of health & safety principles

Managing small scale refurbishments and projects

Supervising staff

Self-motivated with a positive approach

Managing relationships with stakeholders

Trade qualification (carpentry, plumbing, etc.)

Education

Trade or building qualification

Job description

Position Details

Position: Purposeful Prisoner Working Supervisor
Location: HMP Lewes
Salary: £34,931.68
Contract: Full time - Permanent

About You

We are seeking a dedicated Cred Supervisor individual to join our team at HMP Lewes, a CATEGORY B & Male Adult 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 Lewes runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Cred Supervisor 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 Cred Supervisor 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.

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

Requirements

• Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems or a willingness to learn — Desirable
• Understanding of how to use tools and equipment to complete small scale refurbishments — Essential
• Knowledge of working safely and putting health & safety principles into practice — Essential
• Experience in managing small scale refurbishments and projects — Essential
• Experience of supervising staff — Essential
• Self-motivated with a positive 'can do' approach to work — Desirable
• Experience managing relationships with various stakeholders — Desirable
• Trade or building qualification of some description such as carpentry, painting & decorating, plumbing or electrics — Essential

If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.

Benefits & Career Opportunities

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your 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, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to 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.

Work Culture & Diversity

We are passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our 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 are different and 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, 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. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Spring 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.

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