Carpenter

TN United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Carpenter Locksmith to join their team at a Category C prison. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment alongside skilled colleagues, contributing to the rehabilitation of prisoners. You will be responsible for ensuring safety and security while utilizing your carpentry and locksmithing skills. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to diversity, this position not only offers a competitive salary and benefits but also the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about creating a better future, this is the role for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and locksmithing roles is essential.
• Competency in using power tools and machinery is required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to maintain a safe environment in the prison.
• Utilize carpentry and locksmithing skills to support rehabilitation efforts.

Skills

Carpentry

Locksmithing

Health and Safety Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Time Management

People Skills

Basic IT Skills

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry

First Aid at Work Qualification

Tools

Power Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Job description

Job Role: Carpenter Locksmith
Location: The Mount- Molyneaux Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NZ
Salary: £36,678.26
Contract: Full time/ Perm

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP The Mount, a Category C, Male prison.

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

As a Carpenter Locksmith, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, 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 and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Carpenter inc Locksmith with any combination of:

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

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.

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.

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 transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Autumn 2026.

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