Cleaning Operative Elmley

Cleaning Operative

Location:

HMP Elmley, ME12

Salary: £23,566.64

Contract:

Full Time | Permanent | Mon - Thurs 06:00 - 14:00 & Friday 06:00 - 13:00

We are seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join our team at HMP Elmley, a Category C & Male 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 Elmley runs like a self‑contained 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. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and the wider families and community.

As a Cleaning Operative you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues from plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and administration, all dedicated to making a positive difference and 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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business that provides critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS. We are looking for a Cleaning Operative with a combination of:

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

Benefits:

• 25 days annual holidays plus bank holidays
• Death in Service at 4× salary
• Access to private GP consultations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!