Prison Facilities Maintainer & Escort

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Death in Service

Private GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is recruiting an Escort / Fabric Operative to support the HMP Belmarsh facilities team. The role combines prison-operations awareness with hands-on maintenance, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for inmates, staff, and visitors.

You’ll work full-time (39 hours) in a category A setting alongside plumbers, electricians and cleaners, contributing to a reliable, secure, and rehabilitative prison environment while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a prison environment or similar high-security setting.
• Experience of using hand tools and powered tools in building fabric work.
• Proven track record in Hard FM or building maintenance within facilities.
• Up-to-date First Aid at Work qualification.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Solid health and safety knowledge relevant to construction/facilities work.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

Skills

Prison environment experience

Hand tools

Power tools

Building fabric / Hard FM

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

First Aid at Work

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is recruiting an Escort / Fabric Operative to support the HMP Belmarsh facilities team. The role combines prison-operations awareness with hands-on maintenance, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for inmates, staff, and visitors.

You’ll work full-time (39 hours) in a category A setting alongside plumbers, electricians and cleaners, contributing to a reliable, secure, and rehabilitative prison environment while upholding health and safety standards.