Painter and Decorator Whitemoor

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); March; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Gov Facility Services Ltd as a Painter and Decorator at HMP Whitemoor. This full-time role involves working in a supportive team to maintain a safe environment in a category A prison. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to rehabilitation and positive change.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial rewards and discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced colleagues from various trades.
• Ensure smooth and safe operations within the prison environment.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

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

Job description

Job Role: Painter and Decorator

Location: HMP Whitemoor

Salary: 27,945.35

Contract: Full-time/Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP Whitemoor, a category A adult/male prison.

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

HMP Whitemoor operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, your work will impact every prisoner, employee, visitor, and the wider community, ensuring smooth and safe operations.

As a painter and decorator, you will work alongside experienced colleagues from various trades, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a secure environment for all.

If you want to use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking a painter and decorator with:

1. 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 with a sense of purpose and pace

If this describes you, we would love to hear from you!

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, and support prisoners in reintegration into society.

Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, and various financial rewards and discounts.

We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development, offering opportunities to build skills and progress.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel valued and empowered.

Note: GFSL services will transfer to a private provider in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process.

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