Overview
Job Role: Handyperson
Location: HMP Huntercombe, Bradley Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 5SB
Salary: £25,739.13 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Handyperson to join our team at HMP Huntercombe a category C 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 Huntercombe 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 Handyperson, 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.
If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
Qualifications
* Experience of prison environment
* Experience of use of hand and power tools
* Previous experience of working within a building fabric / Hard FM environment
* Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification
* Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
* Good Health & Safety knowledge
* Excellent organisational, time management and people skills
About GFSL and the package
We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS. Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided, including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services. There are also financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts. We emphasise safety, inclusivity, and opportunities to build skills and progress.
GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will, in future, be delivered by the private sector. Following a procurement process, GFSL’s services may transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Spring 2026.
Benefits
* 25 days of holidays per year plus Bank Holidays
* Death in Service at 4x salary
* Private GP consultations
* Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and information services)
* Financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts
Pride In People. We’re committed to diversity and creating a workplace where all employees have a voice, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We promote diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities for everyone.
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