Job Role: Fabric Operative / Prison Escort
Location: HMP Wandsworth
Salary: £25,739.13 with an additional 5% in recognition of shift and weekend working
Contract: Full Time - Perm (39hrs per week)
We are seeking a dedicated Escort / Fabric Operative to join our team at HMP Wandsworth, a category adult male prison.
Join a team that is more than just colleagues — we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Wandsworth operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, you will help ensure smooth and safe operations, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families, and the wider community.
As an Escort / Fabric Operative, you will work alongside experienced colleagues such as Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to maintaining a safe environment.
If you want a role where you can use your skills to make a positive difference and support rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking candidates with:
1. Experience of working in a prison environment
2. Experience with hand and power tools
3. Previous experience in building fabric / Hard FM environment
4. Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification
5. Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
6. Good Health & Safety knowledge
7. Excellent organizational, time management, and people skills
If this describes you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, and to support prisoners' reintegration into society.
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP consultations, Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts.
We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development, fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and empowered.
Note: GFSL services will transfer to a private provider in Spring 2026 following procurement.
Join us and be part of a team that values diversity, integrity, and teamwork. We are ISO 9001 certified and committed to doing the right thing.
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