Job Role: Escort Fabric Operative/Handyperson
Location: HMP Bedford - St Loyes St, Bedford MK40 1HG
Salary: £25,739.13
Contract: Full-time/permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Escort / Fabric Operative to join our team at HMP Bedford, a Category B male prison.
Join a team that works Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Bedford functions like a self-contained town, requiring hundreds of staff to operate smoothly. Our Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to ensuring safe and efficient operations, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, 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 to use your skills to make a positive difference and support rehabilitation and positive change, we encourage you to apply.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS. We are looking for an Escort / Fabric Operative with experience in:
* Prison environment
* Use of hand and power tools
* Building fabric / Hard FM environment
* First Aid at Work (up-to-date)
* Level 2 English and Maths
* Health & Safety knowledge
* Organisational, time management, and people skills
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Explore a rewarding career at GFSL. Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, and to assist prisoners in reintegration into society.
Benefits include 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service (4x salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more.
We focus on safety, inclusivity, career development, and a supportive workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting fairness and opportunities for all employees.
Note: GFSL's FM services will transfer to a private provider in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process.
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