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Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); Park Corner; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent facilities management company is seeking an Escort / Fabric Operative for their team at HMP Huntercombe. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe and secure environment for prisoners and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in a prison setting, knowledge of health & safety, and strong organisational skills. A range of benefits, including competitive salary and holidays, is offered. Join us in making a difference in the rehabilitation process.

Benefits

25 days of holidays plus bank holidays

Death in service at 4× salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a building fabric / Hard FM environment.
• Up to date First Aid at Work qualification.
• Excellent time management and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth operation at HMP Huntercombe.
• Work alongside various experienced colleagues.
• Contribute positively to a safe and secure environment.

Skills

Experience of prison environment

Experience of using hand and power tools

Excellent organisational skills

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Escort / Fabric Operative to join our team at HMP Huntercombe, a Category 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 Huntercombe 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 the wider 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, administrators, and others, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical, time‑bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for an Escort / Fabric Operative with any combination of the following:

• Experience of prison environment
• Experience of using 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
• Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations – such as high-volume, seasonal and high‑peak times – the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to the relevant employment site.

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 gives you the chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and 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 4× 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 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 a 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 while 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 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 complete transfer to a private sector provider(s) no sooner than August 2027.

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