Escort / Fabric Operative

Escort/Fabric Operative
Location: HMP Rochester
Salary: £24,513.46 - £ 26,741.95 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
About you:

Are you a multi-skilled tradesperson who can turn their hand to anything?

Can you apply your versatility to a new environment where no two days will be the same?

Could you work alongside facilities management professionals with your good knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing and maintenance tasks?

If you're ready for your new challenge, quick to learn, enthusiastic and willing to share your skills and experience and contribute, we want to hear from you.

We provide critical and time-bound services to the Ministry of Justice and are looking for facilities management professionals that can make a difference to the sites and the people we are responsible for. We're four years young and growing in the provision of our on site solutions to the prison service and want applicants with: Confidence to use a range of power tools and equipment to undertake maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, minor carpentry, decorating, plumbing and grounds work An ability to work to deadlines and stay calm under pressure Experience of working in an environment that requires adherence to compliance and quality standards such as healthcare, commercial construction or the military A compassionate and calm nature, who can escort contractors and visitors throughout the prison whilst following security protocols. A willingness to learn new skills and approach tasks with a positive attitude. If this sounds like you, we'd 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. 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. 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. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more. Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team  An ISO 9001 Certified Company 

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