Overview
Job Role: Handyperson
Location: HMP The Verne
Salary: £25739.13
Contract: Permanent - Full Time
We are seeking a dedicated Handyperson to join our team at HMP The Verne, a Category C men's prison.
Join a team that works Monday-to-Friday as a supportive and driven group, focused on creating a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Verne operates like a self-contained city. The Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to the smooth and safe operation that impacts prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues in Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and others, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment.
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 and join us in promoting rehabilitation and positive change as part of a team that makes a difference.
Responsibilities
* Support the Facilities Maintenance Team in maintaining a safe and functional environment within the prison.
* Collaborate with colleagues across trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, cleaning, administration) to deliver maintenance and facilities tasks.
* Contribute to creating a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for prisoners, staff, and visitors.
Qualifications
* Experience of prison environment (preferred).
* Experience in use of hand and power tools.
* Previous experience in 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.
Benefits
Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, with a range of non-contractual benefits including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and preventative care resources. There are also financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities to develop skills and progress.
Future Plans
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 successful procurement, GFSL7s services may transfer to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027.
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