Escort / Fabric Operative Ford

About the Role

• Use hand and power tools to maintain prison facilities. • Perform building fabric/Hard FM tasks such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting. • Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a current First Aid at Work qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸hand tools
• ▸power tools
• ▸plumbing
• ▸electrical
• ▸carpentry
• ▸painting

What You Bring

We are seeking a dedicated Escort/Handyperson to join the team at HMP Ford, a Category D adult male open prison, working together Monday‑Friday as a supportive and driven family. Required experience includes working in a prison environment, using hand and power tools, and previous work in a building fabric or Hard FM setting. Candidates must hold a current First Aid at Work qualification, Level 2 English and Maths, possess good health‑and‑safety knowledge, and demonstrate strong organisational, time‑management and people skills. • Hold Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. • Demonstrate strong organisational, time‑management and interpersonal skills. • Experience in a prison environment or building fabric maintenance is preferred.

Requirements

• ▸level 2
• ▸first aid
• ▸prison
• ▸hand tools
• ▸health safety
• ▸organisational

Benefits

The role is Handyperson at HMP Ford, located in Arundel (BN18 0BX), with an annual salary of £26,575.65. It is a permanent full‑time position, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, offering 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays. Employees benefit from a strong safety focus, an inclusive workplace, and a competitive benefits package that includes private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, death‑in‑service cover at four times salary, retailer discounts and other non‑contractual perks. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced tradespeople—plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and administrators—who are all committed to providing a safe and secure environment. If you want to use your skills to create a better future for others, this role offers the chance to promote rehabilitation, positive change and make a real difference. Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL) offers a varied and rewarding career, championing diversity, inclusion, employee voice, continuous learning and clear progression opportunities. • Full‑time permanent role with £26,575.65 salary, 39 hrs/week, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. • Access to private GP consultations, employee assistance programme, death‑in‑service benefit (4× salary) and retailer discounts.

Work Environment

Onsite