Handyperson (Portland, Dorset)

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for a dedicated Handyperson to work at HMP Portland. The role involves maintaining building fabric through various tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting. Candidates should have a strong understanding of health and safety and experience in a prison or facilities management environment. This is a permanent position offering 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Private GP consultation

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to work safely in a prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building fabric through plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks.
• Collaborate with a maintenance team to ensure safety.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Experience working in a prison environment

Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools

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 (Portland, Dorset)

Location: HMP Portland, Dorset, South West, UK

Salary: £26,575.65 per year

Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

We are seeking a dedicated Escort / Fabric Operative to join our team at a category C adult male prison and Young Offenders Institution.

Responsibilities

• Use hand and power tools to maintain building fabric, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting tasks.
• Work safely in a prison environment, following health and safety procedures and first aid guidelines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary maintenance team to support a secure and safe environment for prisoners, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a prison environment (or a hard FM environment).
• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• Up-to-date First Aid at Work qualification.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Good Knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills.

Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays.
• Competitive benefits package including private GP consultation and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Diversity and inclusion commitment – all employees have a voice and are empowered to be themselves.

Future transition: FOGL services will transfer to the private sector by August 2027.

We look forward to hearing from candidates eager to contribute to rehabilitation and positive change.