Fabric Operative

Job Role : Fabric Operative / Prison Escort

Location : HMP Wandsworth

Salary : £25,739.13 with an additional 5% in recognition of shift and weekend working

Contract : Full Time - Perm (39hrs per week)

We are seeking a dedicated Escort / Fabric Operative to join our team at HMP Wandsworth, a category adult male prison.

Join a team that is more than just colleagues - we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe environment.

HMP Wandsworth operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, your work will impact prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.

As an Escort / Fabric Operative, you will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference and ensuring safety and security.

If you want a role to use your skills to improve lives, apply now to join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS and seek candidates with :

• Experience of prison environment
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Experience in building fabric / Hard FM environment
• Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Strong organizational, time management, and people skills

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

Explore a rewarding career at GFSL. Join us to help keep prisons secure and safe, and support prisoner reintegration into society.

Benefits include 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts.

We focus on safety, inclusivity, competitive benefits, and career development. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees are valued and empowered.

Note : GFSL's FM services will transfer to a private provider in Spring 2026 following procurement.

Join us and make a difference.

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