Painter and Decorator

Gov Facility Services Limited; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized facilities management company is seeking a Painter and Decorator to join its team at HMP Leyhill in Wotton-under-Edge. This full-time permanent role involves working collaboratively in a maintenance environment to ensure safety and functionality within the prison. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant trade qualification and be a reliable team player committed to making a positive impact. The role comes with competitive pay and generous holiday benefits, alongside a supportive workplace culture.

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.
• Ability to approach work with purpose and pace.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Join a team dedicated to creating a safe environment.
• Support the maintenance of HMP Leyhill facilities.
• Contribute to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

Skills

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Honest and reliable character

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and decorating or equivalent

Job description

Painter and Decorator

Location: HMP Leyhill, Wotton‑under‑Edge, GL12 8BT

Salary: £28,853.57 per annum

Contract: permanent – 39hrs per week – Mon‑Fri

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP Leyhill, a CATEGORY D, adult male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Leyhill 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 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, and others, who are 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

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. Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

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.

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 is an ISO 9001 Certified Company. Do the Right thing – One Team.