Carpenter

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities maintenance company is seeking a dedicated Carpenter Locksmith to join their team at HMP Chelmsford. In this role, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to ensure a secure and safe environment for staff and prisoners. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role and must hold relevant qualifications. This role offers benefits such as 25 days of holiday, private GP access, and is committed to inclusivity and safety.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service (4x salary)

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team.
• Collaborate with other maintenance staff to provide a secure environment.
• Ensure smooth operations that impact various stakeholders.

Skills

Substantiated experience in a similar role

Competency in using all associated power tools and machinery

Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office Excel and Word

Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements

Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent

Good health and safety knowledge

Excellent organizational, time management, and people skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry

Job description

Job Role: Carpenter Locksmith

Location: HMP Chelmsford - 200 Springfield Rd, CM2 6LQ

Salary: £36,678.26

Contract: Full-time/permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Chelmsford, a Category B male prison.

Join a team that is more than just colleagues - we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Chelmsford operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, we are committed to ensuring smooth and safe operations, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families, and the community.

As a Carpenter inc Locksmith, you will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference by providing a secure environment.

If you want to use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical, time-bound services to HMPPS and are looking for a Carpenter inc Locksmith with:

• Substantiated experience in a similar role
• Competency in using all associated power tools and machinery
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent, or substantial experience
• Good health and safety knowledge
• Excellent organizational, time management, and people skills

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

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, and to support prisoners' reintegration into society.

Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service (4x salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more.

We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development. We are committed to diversity and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Note: GFSL services will transfer to a private sector provider in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process.

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