Escort/Fabric Operative Grendon

About the Role

As an Escort/Fabric Operative you will collaborate with plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators, all dedicated to providing a secure environment. Your work will help ensure a secure environment for all users.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸team collaboration
• ▸security support
• ▸trade coordination
• ▸safety monitoring
• ▸environment security
• ▸site escort

What You Bring

We are seeking candidates with a blend of prison experience, hands‑on tool skills and a commitment to health and safety, and we encourage anyone looking to make a positive difference to apply. If this describes you, we would like to hear from you. • Demonstrate experience in a prison environment and using hand/power tools. • Hold recent First Aid at Work certification and Level 2 English & Maths qualifications. • Possess background in building fabric/Hard FM work and strong health & safety knowledge. • Exhibit excellent organisational, time‑management and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• ▸prison experience
• ▸hand tools
• ▸first aid
• ▸level 2
• ▸building fabric
• ▸health safety

Benefits

The Escort/Fabric Operative role is a permanent, full‑time position (39 hours per week) located at HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill, offering a salary of £28,087.80. The role is permanent and full‑time, requiring 39 hours per week. Our facilities team works Monday‑to‑Sunday as a supportive, driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment for staff, prisoners and visitors. This approach fosters teamwork and a shared commitment to safety. GFSL, a Ministry of Justice business, delivers critical, time‑bound facilities services to HMPPS and offers a varied, rewarding career helping prisons stay secure and supporting prisoner rehabilitation. The company’s mission is to support safe prison operations and aid inmate reintegration. Employees receive 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a suite of non‑contractual benefits, including death‑in‑service cover, private medical access and an employee assistance programme. These benefits complement a supportive work culture. The organisation prioritises safety, inclusivity and career development, providing a competitive benefits package and opportunities to build skills and progress. Employees can also access retailer discounts and financial reward mechanisms. GFSL is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee’s voice is heard, fostering belonging and offering ongoing learning, training and progression. Career progression opportunities are available for all staff. • Receive 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, death‑in‑service cover (4× salary), private GP access and employee assistance programme. • Benefit from financial rewards, retailer discounts and a competitive benefits package. • Join an ISO 9001‑certified, safety‑focused, inclusive team offering skill development and career progression.

Work Environment

Onsite