Painter and Decorator

Government Facility Services Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government service provider seeks a dedicated Painter and Decorator for a full-time role at HMP The Mount in Hemel Hempstead. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in maintenance, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to health and safety. This role offers 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and additional benefits including access to private GP consultations. Join us in creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and prisoners alike.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a maintenance team is necessary.
• Approach work with a sense of purpose and pace.

Responsibilities

• Join a skilled team dedicated to creating a positive environment.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for all.

Skills

Honest character

Reliable character

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

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

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 our team at HMP The Mount, a Category C & Adult/Male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP The Mount runs like a self‑contained city; 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, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and extends to the families and community.

As a Painter & Decorator you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference, 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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Painter & Decorator with a combination of:

• A City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and decorating or equivalent (or significant experience/time served in a similar role)
• Experience working in a maintenance team
• An honest and reliable character, who can approach their work with a sense of purpose and pace
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

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.

Benefits

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.

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/providers no sooner than August 2027.

Other Information

Pride in People – Do the Right thing – One Team. An ISO 9001 Certified Company.