Carpenter

Government Facility Services Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental facilities service provider at HMP Pentonville seeks a Carpenter inc Locksmith to maintain a secure environment. The role requires extensive experience and technical skills, providing a competitive salary and benefits. Join a mission to support rehabilitation while working in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Carpenter inc Locksmith.
• Ability to work with power tools and machinery.
• Knowledgeable in health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of facilities.
• Collaborate with tradespeople in a secure environment.
• Contribute to prisoner rehabilitation efforts.

Skills

Substantiated experience in a similar role

Competency with power tools and machinery

Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office Excel and Word)

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent experience

Good health and safety knowledge

Excellent organizational and people skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry

Job description

Job Role: Carpenter Locksmith
Location: HMP Pentonville (N7)
Salary: £29,941.44 + 5% shift and weekend allowance + £2,500 additional allowances (total £33,938.51 per annum)
Contract: Full Time - Permanent (39 hours/week)

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

Join a supportive team that works together to create a safe environment. HMP Pentonville operates like a self-contained city, and our Facilities Maintenance Team ensures its smooth and safe operation, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families, and the wider community.

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

If you want to use your skills to make a positive difference and support rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply and join our mission.

We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking candidates with:

1. Substantiated experience in a similar role
2. Competency with power tools and machinery
3. Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office Excel and Word)
4. Knowledge of health and safety requirements
5. Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification
6. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent experience
7. Good health and safety knowledge
8. Excellent organizational and people skills

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

Explore a rewarding career at GFSL.

Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, and to assist prisoners' reintegration into society.

Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, and other financial and retail discounts.

We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development, offering a workplace where diversity is valued and everyone can thrive.

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

We promote diversity, do the right thing, and operate as one team. GFSL is ISO 9001 certified.