Job Role: Cleaning Operative
Location: HMP Lewes
Salary: £15,834.22
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (25.35hrs per week)
Please note: An additional £2,000 RRA will be added on top of salary for the right candidate.
We are seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join our team at HMP Lewes, a CATEGORY B, Male adult prison.
About the Role
Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work MONDAY TO SUNDAY as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Lewes runs like a self-contained town; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning. As the Facilities Maintenance Team, we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and extends to the families and community.
As a Cleaning Operative, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues from various trades, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.
Responsibilities
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 for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
Minimum Requirements
1. Will have received formal training and hold certification to BICs standard or WAMITAB level one award in Practical Cleaning skills for Body fluids and other hazardous waste.
2. Experience of working within a Biohazard and clinical cleaning environment.
3. Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements for Biohazard Cleaning.
4. Knowledge of COSHH.
5. Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
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. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation.
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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