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.
We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Handyperson with any combination of:
* 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.
We are a Disability Confident employer, which means we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.
We offer 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits, including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.
Pride In People. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.
Note: GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector, with a transfer expected no sooner than August 2027.
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