Waste & Environmental Operative at Secure Facility

Waste & Environmental Operative Whitemoor; March; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Private GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Death in Service 4x salary

Job summary

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) at HMP Whitemoor is seeking a Waste & Environmental Operative on a permanent, full-time basis (39 hours per week) with a salary of £27,505.80 per year. You will help manage waste and recycling, escort contractors, and drive sustainability within a Category A male prison environment.

The role supports a safe and secure environment for prisoners and staff, collaborating with Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners and Admin to maintain high

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a Total Facilities Management (TFM) environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements, including manual handling and COSHH.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and physical work.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of waste legislation, Duty of Care and environmental compliance (desirable).
• Experience within a custodial, secure or regulated environment, or of contractor supervision or escort duties (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage the establishment’s waste and recycling in line with legislation.
• Escort contractors around site.
• Help drive sustainability across the prison.
• Support the Facilities Maintenance Team to ensure safe operation.

Skills

TFM experience

Health & safety

Manual handling

Prioritisation

Waste legislation

Custodial environment

Job description

Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) at HMP Whitemoor is seeking a Waste & Environmental Operative on a permanent, full-time basis (39 hours per week) with a salary of £27,505.80 per year. You will help manage waste and recycling, escort contractors, and drive sustainability within a Category A male prison environment.

The role supports a safe and secure environment for prisoners and staff, collaborating with Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners and Admin to maintain high