General Supervisor

Government Facility Services Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Death in Service 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Government Facility Services Ltd at HMP Winchester is seeking a General Supervisor to lead the Facilities Maintenance Team. The role is permanent, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £48,188.51 per annum including a £3,500 location bonus.

You will supervise trades and administrators, ensure health and safety compliance, and contribute to a safe, secure prison environment. Join a dedicated team delivering critical services within a category B/C facility, focused on safety and

Qualifications

• Previous recognised experience and supervisory skills in facilities management.
• Experience of compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements.
• Relevant professional qualifications (facilities management / project management).
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities maintenance teams including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for prisoners, staff and visitors.
• Support continuous improvement and safe operation of FM services at HMP Winchester.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

Facilities management / project management qualification

Job description

Job Role

General Supervisor

Location

HMP Winchester, Romsey Rd, Winchester. SO22 5DF

Salary

£48,188.51 per annum (includes £3500 per annum location bonus)

Contract

Permanent - 39hrs per week - Mon - Fri

We are seeking a dedicated General Supervisor to join our team at HMP Winchester, a category B/C, adult male 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 Winchester runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and 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 General 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.

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

• Previous recognised experience and supervisory skills in the facilities management service
• Experience of compliance
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Relevant professional qualifications (facilities management / project management
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

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.

• 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.

We're 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.

Future Plans

GFSL has been notified by it's 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 complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

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