Painter and Decorator - HMP Springhill

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional facilities provider in England is seeking a dedicated Painter Decorator to join their maintenance team at HMP Grendon Springhill. The role involves performing painting and decorating tasks to ensure a safe and secure environment for prisoners and staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a maintenance setting, along with strong organizational and people skills. Competitive benefits, including 25 days of holiday and additional financial rewards, are offered.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a maintenance team.
• Honest and reliable character with a sense of purpose and pace.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting and decorating tasks within the facilities.
• Collaborate with other trades and staff to maintain a secure environment.

Skills

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP Grendon Springhill. HMP Grendon is a Category B training prison, while HMP Springhill is a Category D open prison, and they are jointly managed and maintained by the same facilities team.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues — we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Grendon Springhill 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 smooth and safe operation. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor, and, more broadly, their families and the community.

As a Painter Decorator, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues who include Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

Responsibilities

As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, contribute to the safe and smooth operation of the prisons by performing painting and decorating tasks within the facilities, collaborating with other trades and staff to maintain a secure environment.

Qualifications

• 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 with a sense of purpose and pace.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

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Diversity, Inclusion and Career Progression

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Joining Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff, and to play a part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities for everyone.

Benefits and Working Environment

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays. Non-contractual benefits include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services. Additional financial rewards and retailer discounts are available. We emphasise safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities to build skills and progress.

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. Following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to private sector providers no sooner than August 2027.