Carpenter

Gov Facility Services Limited; Piccotts End; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prison services provider in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Carpenter Locksmith to join their team. You will work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, using your skills to promote rehabilitation and ensure safety. The ideal candidate will have experience in carpentry, health and safety knowledge, and familiarity with power tools. Benefits include 25 days of holiday and private GP access.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service benefit

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial rewards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• 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 health and safety requirements.
• Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced colleagues in a prison environment.
• Ensure smooth and safe operations within the prison.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Competency in using power tools

Basic IT skills

Health and safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management skills

People skills

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

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 works Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP The Mount operates like a self-contained town, and our Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to ensuring smooth and safe operations, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.

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

If you want to use your skills to make a positive difference and promote rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply.

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

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

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

Explore a rewarding career at GFSL, helping ensure prisons are secure and aiding prisoner reintegration into society.

Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service benefit, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts.

We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development, fostering a workplace where diversity is valued.

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