Painter and Decorator

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated facilities management company is seeking a Painter and Decorator for HMP The Mount in Hemel Hempstead. The role involves maintaining and enhancing the prison environment, working in a supportive team. Required qualifications include a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent experience. The role offers 25 days holiday plus benefits such as a private GP service and career progression opportunities. This position is full-time and permanent, with shifts from Monday to Sunday.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4× salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• A City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent.
• Experience working in a maintenance team is preferred.
• Reliable character with a sense of purpose and pace.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced colleagues to maintain and enhance the prison environment.
• Ensure safety and rehabilitation in the facilities.

Skills

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and Decorating

Experience working in a maintenance team

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Time-management skills

People skills

Job description

Painter and Decorator

Location: HMP The Mount – Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead HP3 0NZ

Salary: £28,853.57-£32,460.26

Contract: Full time / Permanent – Monday–Sunday (Shift Allowance)

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP The Mount, a Category C & Adult/Male prison. Our team works Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.

As a Painter & Decorator you will work alongside experienced colleagues—plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators—to maintain and enhance the prison environment, ensuring safety and rehabilitation.

Requirements

• A City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent (or significant experience)
• Experience working in a maintenance team
• An honest and reliable character with a sense of purpose and pace
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays with a range of non‑contractual benefits including Death in Service at 4× salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.

We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career progression. GFSL is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Application details: 2025-12-31 16:36

Reference: 753547