Cleaner, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Cleaning Operative

Location:

HMP Erlestoke

Salary: £25,566.64 per annum

Contract:

Permanent - 39hrs per week - Mon-Fri

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.

We are seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join our team at HMP Erlestoke, a Category C male, adult 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 Erlestoke runs like a self‑contained city/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 a Cleaning 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.

• Experience of working within a cleaning environment
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills

GFSL is a Ministry of Justice business providing critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS. We are a supportive, inclusive workplace with a competitive benefits package and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.