Handyperson

Government Facility Services Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Escort/Fabric Operative for HMP Woodhill, focused on maintaining a safe and supportive environment. This role involves working within a dedicated team to support rehabilitation efforts and ensure facilities are in top condition. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential, along with the ability to adapt and use hand and power tools effectively. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing personal and professional development.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service benefit

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme for counselling

Financial reward mechanisms and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of prison environment desired.
• Previous experience in building fabric / Hard FM environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and facility operations at HMP Woodhill.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse team of maintenance professionals.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

First Aid at Work Qualification

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Role: Escort/Handyperson
Location: HMP Woodhill, V2 Tattenhoe St, Milton Keynes MK4 4DA
Salary: £25,739.13
Contract: Full time/Perm


We are seeking a dedicated Escort / Fabric Operative to join our team at a 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, 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 an Escort / Fabric 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.


We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Escort / Fabric Operative with any combination of:
- Experience of prison environment
- Experience of use of hand and power tools
- Previous experience of working within a building fabric / Hard FM environment
- Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification
- Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
- Good Health & Safety knowledge.
- 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.
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.
Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.


Pride In People.
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.


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 Autumn 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.


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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom