Stores Operative

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Stores Operative to join their team at HMP Bristol. The role involves collaborating with experienced maintenance staff to ensure safe operations and support prisoner rehabilitation. Successful candidates will possess essential qualifications and skills, and enjoy numerous benefits including generous holiday and private GP access.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service at 4x salary

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Qualifications such as Fork Lift Truck Certificate and Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Full driving license, preferably with D1 and HGV Licence.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a Facilities Maintenance Team ensuring smooth operations at HMP Bristol.
• Support prisoner reintegration and create a safe environment.

Skills

Excellent organisational

Time management

People skills

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Fork Lift Truck Certificate

HGV Licence

Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification

Tools

Full driving license

Job description

Job Role: Stores Operative

Location: HMP Bristol, 19 Cambridge Rd, Bishopston, Bristol. BS7 8PS

Salary: £27,945.35 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 39 hrs per week, Mon to Fri

We are seeking a dedicated Stores Operative to join our team at HMP Bristol, a Category B Adult Male prison.

Join a team that works MONDAY - FRIDAY as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe environment.

HMP Bristol functions like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, your work ensures smooth and safe operations, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.

As a Stores Operative, you will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference.

If you want a role where you can use your skills to improve lives, apply now and join our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We are a Ministry Of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS. We seek a Stores Operative with qualifications such as:

• Fork Lift Truck Certificate
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Full driving license, preferably with D1
• HGV Licence
• Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management, and people skills

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Explore a rewarding career at GFSL, helping ensure prisons are safe and supporting prisoner reintegration into society.

Benefits include 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, Death in Service at 4x salary, retailer discounts, and more.

We focus on safety, inclusivity, career development, and skills growth.

Join us in making a difference. We promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel valued and empowered to be their true selves.

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

Our motto: Pride in People, Do the Right Thing, One Team.

We are ISO 9001 certified.