Escort/Fabric Operative Rochester at GFSL Career Site

Rochester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

26575.65

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hand Tools, Power Tools, Building Fabric Maintenance, Hard FM, First Aid At Work, Health & Safety, Organisational Skills, Time Management, People Skills, Basic Electrical, Basic Plumbing

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Job Role Location: HMP Rochester Salary: £26,575.65 Contract: Full Time | Permanent We are seeking a dedicated Escort / Fabric Operative to join our team at HMP Rochester, a CATEGORY C & Female 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 Rochester runs like a self-contained TOWN, 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 an Escort / Fabric Operative, 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. 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 and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for an Escort / Fabric Operative 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. 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. 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. Explore facilities careers where you can make difference. 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. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone’s needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone. Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by it's 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 complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027. Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team An ISO 9001 Certified Company

Responsibilities

Maintain the building fabric and facilities at HMP Rochester to ensure a safe and secure environment. Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of tradespeople to support the smooth operation of the prison.