Site Facilities Manager — Prison Operations Lead

Government Facility Services Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays per year

Bank holidays

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service at 4x salary

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking a Site Manager for HMP Erlestoke in Devizes. This permanent role supports a Category C prison, overseeing facilities maintenance and safety on a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday.

You will lead a diverse team of trades, coordinate budgets, and ensure secure, well-run operations. Strong health & safety knowledge and previous prison/military experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and maintenance operations.
• Experience managing budgets for a site or department.
• Experience leading staff teams of 15+.
• Experience in a prison or military environment is desirable.
• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in facilities/building services, or two years of recognised experience.
• IOSH qualification desirable.
• Good health & safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time-management and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site facilities operations and maintenance.
• Manage budgets and lead a team of 15+ staff.
• Ensure safety, security and compliance within a prison environment.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

People management

Health & safety

Time management

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in facilities/building services

Job description

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking a Site Manager for HMP Erlestoke in Devizes. This permanent role supports a Category C prison, overseeing facilities maintenance and safety on a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday.

You will lead a diverse team of trades, coordinate budgets, and ensure secure, well-run operations. Strong health & safety knowledge and previous prison/military experience are advantageous.