Maintenance Operative

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Guy's Marsh; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) is hiring a Maintenance Operative for HMP Guys Marsh, focusing on providing essential maintenance within a secure environment. The role seeks candidates with DIY and maintenance skills to contribute positively to the team and environment, emphasizing safety and rehabilitation for individuals involved.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a prison or secure environment (desirable).
• Previous experience in building fabric / Hard FM environment.
• Confidence and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support trades teams with maintenance tasks.
• Complete basic DIY tasks.
• Ensure security and timely access for subcontractors.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Power tools usage

Health & Safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

First Aid at Work Qualification

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Escort / Fabric Operative (Maintenance)

Location: HMP Guys Marsh, Guy's Marsh, Shaftesbury, SP7 0AH

Salary: £25,739.13 per annum

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

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Operative, Labourer, or Handyperson to join our team at HMP Guys Marsh, 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, (with an early finish Friday!) as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Guys Marsh 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. You will support the trades teams to complete their work orders, manage your own basic DIY tasks, and accompany subcontractors throughout the property ensuring the highest levels of security are adhered to and access is enabled in a timely manner.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your Maintenance or DIY 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

• Experience of prison or secure environment (desirable)
• 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 (desirable)
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
• A confident, robust, and personable character
  
  

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.

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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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