Cleaner-HMP Dovegate

Looking for an exciting and rewarding job that can make a real impact on society? Look no further than Serco, a leader in providing essential public services around the UK. 

We're currently hiring for a new cleaning role at HMP Dovegate, a Category B adult male facility near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. As a member of our team, you'll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility, helping ensure a safe and supportive environment for all prisoners and staff. 

In addition to your core responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside our expert team, gaining valuable experience and developing your skills in a supportive and inclusive culture. You'll also have access to a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. 

At Serco, we're passionate about diversity and inclusion, and we believe that everyone should have the chance to contribute to innovation in public services. So if you're looking for a job that can make a real difference, come and join us at HMP Dovegate. 

What you will need to do the role

To be considered for this role, you'll need to have previous cleaning experience, as well as good interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. A basic health and safety qualification is also essential, and previous experience with machine tools would be advantageous. Although a British Institute of Cleaning Services (BICS) qualification is desirable, we're happy to provide training to the right candidate. 

What we offer

• Salary £25,467

• Pension upto – 6%

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Serco Benefits package

• A safe and supportive culture

• Chance to contribute to innovation in public services

• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

A place you can make an impact  – We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and been in the business for 25 years, employ 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you’ll be delivering an essential service that touch people’s lives.

A place you can count on  - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

A place for you  - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment. 

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
 

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.