Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)
A Ministry of Justice owned company delivering Facility Services alongside HMPPS.
Escort / Fabric Operative The Verne
Assist with prison facilities maintenance, escorting and fabric work using hand tools.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The prison functions like a self‑contained city, and the Facilities Maintenance Team acts as its heartbeat, ensuring every service impacts prisoners, staff, visitors and the wider community. As an Escort / Fabric Operative you will work alongside plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators, using your skills to maintain the building fabric and assist with secure inmate movement. • Use hand and power tools within a prison building fabric (Hard FM) setting. • Perform escort duties to support secure movement of inmates. • Follow health and safety protocols to maintain a safe environment. • Collaborate with tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, and carpenters.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hand tools
- ▸inmate escort
- ▸health safety
- ▸trade collaboration
- ▸fabric maintenance
What You Bring
We are looking for candidates with experience in a prison environment and a background in hand and power‑tool use within a building fabric or hard FM setting. Required qualifications include a current First Aid at Work certificate, Level 2 English and Maths, solid health‑and‑safety knowledge, and strong organisational, time‑management and people skills. • Hold a current First Aid at Work certification. • Possess Level 2 English and Maths qualifications. • Demonstrate strong organisational, time‑management and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- ▸first aid
- ▸level 2
- ▸prison
- ▸hand tools
- ▸organisational
- ▸health‑safety
Benefits
The role of Handyperson – Escort / Fabric Operative – is based at HMP The Verne, a Category C men’s prison. It is a permanent, full‑time position (39 hrs per week, Monday‑Friday) offering a salary of £26,575.65. You will join the Facilities Maintenance Team, supporting the safe and smooth operation of the prison. GFSL, a Ministry of Justice business, offers 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, death‑in‑service cover at four times salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts and other financial rewards. The organisation emphasises safety, an inclusive workplace, career progression and a competitive benefits package. • Receive 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 4× salary death‑in‑service cover. • Access private GP consultations, employee assistance programme, retailer discounts and other financial rewards.
Work Environment
Onsite