Painter and Decorator

Gov Facility Services Ltd; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Painter to join their Facilities Maintenance Team at a women's prison. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on rehabilitation and positive change. The ideal candidate will possess a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and Decorating and have experience in a maintenance team. With a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork, this position is perfect for those who are patient, empathetic, and ready to make a difference in the lives of others. Join a growing organization that values diversity and provides a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and Decorating required.
• Experience in a maintenance team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a diverse team to maintain a safe prison environment.
• Utilize painting skills to enhance the facility's aesthetics.

Skills

Painting and Decorating

Maintenance Team Experience

Reliability

Empathy

Patience

Education

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

Job description

We are seeking a Painter to join our team at HMP Eastwood Park, a closed category Women's prison.
Our team 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 for the women in our care.
The prison 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. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor, and extends to families and the community.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, other Painters, to Cleaners and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.
Working in a women's prison requires a special kind of person - someone who is patient, empathetic, and able to handle the emotional challenges that come with this unique environment.
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.

Join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

We're five years young and growing in the provision of our on-site solutions to the prison service and want applicants with:

1. A City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting and Decorating (or equivalent)
2. Experience working in a maintenance team
3. An honest and reliable character, who can approach their work with a sense of purpose and pace

If this sounds like you, we'd 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 a real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

Explore facilities careers where you can make a difference.

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 Spring 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.

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