Handyperson & Maintenance Operative — Secure Facility

Gov Facility Services Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days + Bank Holidays

Death in Service 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gov Facility Services Limited is recruiting a practical Handyperson / Maintenance Operative for HMP Maidstone. The role is part of the Escort / Fabric Operative team, Monday to Friday, contributing to a safe, well-maintained facility within a Category C prison.

Desirable experience in prison settings, with hands-on skills using hand and power tools. A focus on safety, organisation, and timely maintenance will be essential in supporting rehabilitation and secure operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in prison environment is desirable.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience in building fabric / Hard FM environment.

Skills

Prison environment experience

Power tools

Hard FM knowledge

First Aid at Work

English & Maths Level 2

Health & Safety

Time management

People skills

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Gov Facility Services Limited is recruiting a practical Handyperson / Maintenance Operative for HMP Maidstone. The role is part of the Escort / Fabric Operative team, Monday to Friday, contributing to a safe, well-maintained facility within a Category C prison.

Desirable experience in prison settings, with hands-on skills using hand and power tools. A focus on safety, organisation, and timely maintenance will be essential in supporting rehabilitation and secure operations.