Escort Fabric Operative Highdown

About the Role

In this role you will work alongside experienced plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators, all committed to providing a secure environment and promoting rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸plumbing
• ▸electrical
• ▸carpentry
• ▸painting
• ▸cleaning
• ▸administration

What You Bring

Pride in People – Do the Right Thing – One Team. GFSL is ISO 9001 certified. • Experience of prison environment • Experience using hand and power tools • Previous experience in building fabric / Hard FM environments • 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

Requirements

• ▸first aid
• ▸level 2
• ▸health safety
• ▸hand tools
• ▸hard fm
• ▸prison

Benefits

We are looking for a dedicated Escort/Fabric Operative to join a supportive, family‑like team that works Monday to Friday to create a safe and nurturing environment for prisoners, staff and visitors. We are a Ministry of Justice business delivering critical, time‑bound services to HMPPS, and GFSL offers a varied and rewarding career helping to keep prisons secure and supporting inmate rehabilitation. Employees receive 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, death‑in‑service benefit at four times salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts. The organisation places a strong focus on safety, offers an inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and genuine opportunities to develop skills and progress in your career. GFSL is committed to diversity and inclusion, championing a culture where every employee’s voice is heard, providing learning, training and clear progression pathways for all.

Work Environment

Onsite