Prisoner Working Supervisor

Government Facility Services Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management organization is seeking a CRED Supervisor based in Woking, UK. The role involves managing the maintenance team to ensure safety and functioning within a prison environment. Responsibilities include supervising refurbishments and working alongside various trades. Candidates should possess hands-on experience, a trade qualification, and knowledge of health and safety practices. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of non-contractual benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in Service benefit

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Understanding of prisons or willingness to learn.
• Experience in managing small scale refurbishments.
• Knowledge of health and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance team providing a safe environment.
• Work alongside various trades and administrative staff.

Skills

Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems

Understanding of tools and equipment for refurbishments

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Experience in managing small scale refurbishments

Experience supervising staff

Self‑motivated with a positive 'can do' approach

Experience managing relationships with stakeholders

Trade or building qualification

Education

Trade or building qualification

Job description

Position: CRED Supervisor

Location: HMP Coldingley, Shaftesbury Rd, Woking GU24 9EX

Salary: £36,066.96 per annum

Contract: Full time - Temporary (FTC until End of Aug 2026) - 39 hrs per week - Mon-Fri

About You

We are seeking a dedicated Cred Supervisor individual to join our team at a HMP Coldingley, a CATEGORY C, 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 Coldingley runs like a self‑contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Cred Supervisor 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.

Responsibilities

As a Cred Supervisor 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.

Qualifications

• Understanding of prisons and the prisoner working systems or a willingness to learn – Desirable
• Understanding of how to use tools and equipment to complete small scale refurbishments – Essential
• Knowledge of working safely and putting health and safety principles into practice – Essential
• Experience in managing small scale refurbishments and projects – Essential
• Experience of supervising staff – Essential
• Self‑motivated with a positive 'can do' approach to work – Desirable
• Experience managing relationships with various stakeholders – Desirable
• Trade or building qualification of some description such as carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing or electrics – Essential

Benefits

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Join us and help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and 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 4× 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.

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.

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 - Do the Right thing - One Team An ISO 9001 Certified Company