Stores Operative Feltham

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Stores Operative at HMP Feltham, offering a competitive salary and benefits. Join a supportive environment where your skills contribute to rehabilitation efforts within a young offender institution. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and community impact.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial rewards and retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a Fork Lift Truck Certificate and HGV Licence.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths required.
• Full driving license preferred (with D1).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with maintenance staff to ensure safe operations.
• Support a nurturing environment for young offenders and staff.
• Maintain good health and safety practices.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Tools

Fork Lift Truck Certificate

HGV Licence

First Aid at Work Qualification

Job description

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Job Role: Stores Operative

Location: HMP Feltham

Salary: £26,000

Contract: Full Time - Perm

We are seeking a dedicated Stores Operative to join our team at HMP Feltham (A site), which is a Young Offender Institution (YOI) housing children and young people aged 15 to 18 years. Feltham (B site) is a Category C prison and a YOI holding young people and men up to the age of 30 years old.

Join a team that is more than just colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Feltham operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. Our Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to ensuring smooth and safe operations, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families, 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 and providing a secure environment for all. If you want a role where your skills can contribute to a better future, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking a Stores Operative with the following qualifications:

• 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 would love to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Joining us means helping to ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff, and aiding prisoners in reintegration into society. Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts. We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development, promoting diversity and a workplace where everyone’s voice is valued.

GFSL will transfer its FM services to a private sector provider in Spring 2026 following a procurement process. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness, supporting employees’ needs and career growth.

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