Stores Operative

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + BH

Private GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service 4x salary

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking a Stores Operative for HMP Albany. The team works Monday to Friday in a supportive environment, ensuring a safe and secure facility for prisoners, staff and visitors.

The role involves coordinating materials, handling safety procedures and collaborating with tradespeople to maintain operations. GFSL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday leave, private GP access and employee assistance programmes, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Fork Lift Truck Certificate and related safety training.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications.
• Full driving licence, preferably with D1; HGV licence if applicable.
• Up-to-date First Aid at Work and health & safety knowledge.
• Strong organisational and people skills.

Skills

Fork Lift Certificate

English Level 2

Maths Level 2

Full driving licence

HGV Licence

First Aid at Work

Health & Safety

Organisational skills

People skills

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Stores Operative to join our team at HMP Albany, a Category B, 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 Albany runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities 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.

As a Stores Operative , 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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Stores Operative with a combination of:

• 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.

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to 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 4x 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.

Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

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 it's 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.