Carpenter

Gov Facility Services Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities maintenance service is seeking a dedicated Carpenter Locksmith to join their team at HMP Pentonville. This full-time position includes a competitive salary of £39,673.67 plus benefits such as holiday entitlement and various employee assistance programs. Suitable candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in carpentry, as well as strong health and safety knowledge. The role emphasizes teamwork and creating a secure environment for all.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a similar role.
• Display competency in the use of all associated power tools and machinery.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth and safe operation of HMP Pentonville.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues from various trades.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Competency in power tools

Basic IT skills

Health and safety knowledge

First Aid qualification

Organisational skills

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry

Job description

Job Role: Carpenter Locksmith

Location: HMP Pentonville (N7)

Salary: £39,673.67 + an additional 5% in recognition of shift and weekend working

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

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter to join our team at HMP Pentonville, a category B male prison. We work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Pentonville runs like a self-contained city; as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team we ensure the smooth and safe operation, impacting every prisoner, employee, visitor and the wider community.

As a Carpenter inc Locksmith you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues from various trades, all dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all.

Qualifications

• Substantiated experience in a similar role.
• Display competency in the use and operation of all associated power tools and machinery.
• Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements.
• Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification.
• City & Guilds, National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Carpentry or an equivalent qualification or substantial experience.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

How to Apply

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

Explore a Varied and Rewarding Career at GFSL

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us gives you the chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

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.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

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Pride In People

We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

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