Handyperson

Government Facility Services Ltd; Tetford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A government facility service provider is seeking a Handyperson for a permanent, full-time position at HMP Wayland. The role involves maintaining a secure environment alongside a diverse team. The position requires experience in a prison setting, use of tools, and strong safety knowledge. Benefits include 25 holidays plus bank holidays, financial rewards, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team at HMP Wayland.
• Work with various skilled colleagues to maintain prison facilities.
• Use skills to create a safe and secure environment.

Skills

Experience of prison environment

Experience of use of hand and power tools

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification

Job description

Handyperson

Location: HMP Wayland, Thompson Rd, Griston, Thetford IP25 6RL

Salary: £26,575.65 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time – 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a multi-skilled tradesperson who can turn their hand to anything, to join our team at HMP Wayland, a Category C Adult/Male prison as an Escort/Fabric Operative.

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 Wayland runs like a self‑contained town; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, and everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, as well as wider families and the 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, all dedicated to making a positive difference and 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Benefits

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided. These include Death in Service at 4x salary, 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.

About GFSL

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS. GFSL offers a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

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.

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/producers no sooner than August 2027.

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