Location: HMP Erlestoke, Erlestoke House, Erlestoke, Devizes SN10 5TU
Salary: £25,739.13 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Operative or Handy Person to join our team at HMP Erlestoke, a category C adult male prison in a role we call Escort / Fabric Operative.
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.
As an Escort / Fabric Operative, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.
We are looking for an Escort / Fabric Operative with any combination of:
1. Experience of prison environment
2. Experience of use of hand and power tools
3. Previous experience of working within a 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 organisational, time management and people skills
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided, including access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.
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.
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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.
GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Spring 2026.
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