Waste & Environmental Operative – Secure Facility

Gov Facility Services Limited (GFSL); March; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Death in service at 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gov Facility Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking a Waste & Environmental Operative for HMP Whitemoor. The role is permanent, full-time (39 hours per week) with a salary of £27,505.80 per year, located at HMP Whitemoor.

You will manage waste and recycling, escort contractors, and support sustainability initiatives within a secure custodial setting. The team operates Monday to Friday, emphasizing safety and a supportive environment, with benefits including holidays, life cover, and access to health

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 applicable legislation.
• Escort contractors around site.
• Help drive sustainability across the prison.
• Collaborate with Facilities Maintenance team to ensure safe operations.

Skills

TFM experience

Health & safety (COSHH)

Manual handling

Teamwork

Independent work

Custodial environment experience

Job description

Gov Facility Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking a Waste & Environmental Operative for HMP Whitemoor. The role is permanent, full-time (39 hours per week) with a salary of £27,505.80 per year, located at HMP Whitemoor.

You will manage waste and recycling, escort contractors, and support sustainability initiatives within a secure custodial setting. The team operates Monday to Friday, emphasizing safety and a supportive environment, with benefits including holidays, life cover, and access to health