Carpenter

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); Winchester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking an experienced Carpenter for a full-time role at HMP Winchester. The position offers a competitive salary of £32,438.51 per year and focuses on collaborative maintenance in a secure environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications or substantial experience, and demonstrate teamwork and reliability. The role provides 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Formal qualification or substantial experience with safety standards.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and ability to adapt to reactive tasks.
• Enjoyment of teamwork and a collaborative work ethic.
• Honest, reliable, and robust character.

Responsibilities

• Provide carpentry services for safe prison operations.
• Collaborate with other trades for maintenance and improvements.
• Apply safety standards and best practices in daily work.
• Manage multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure.

Skills

Carpentry

Team collaboration

Emotional resilience

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds level 2

Job description

Overview

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our team at HMP Winchester, Romsey Rd, Winchester SO22 5DF. This is a permanent, full-time role (39 hours per week) in a category B adult male local prison.

Location: HMP Winchester

Salary: £32,438.51 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full time

Responsibilities

• Provide carpentry services as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team to support the safe and secure operation of the prison.
• Collaborate with colleagues across trades (Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Administrators and Cleaners) to deliver maintenance and improvements.
• Apply knowledge of current best practices, safety standards and preventative/reactive maintenance in daily work.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience, work at pace, manage multiple tasks, and stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• A formal qualification such as NVQ or City and Guilds level 2, or substantial work-based experience with knowledge of current best practices and material, tool and equipment safety standards
• Knowledge of routine preventative maintenance and ability to adapt to changing priorities when reactive maintenance is required
• Enjoyment of teamwork and collaborative working
• Honest, reliable, and robust character

Benefits

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, with a range of non-contractual benefits including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, Employee Assistance Programme and retailer discounts. There is a strong focus on safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, and opportunities to build skills and progress.

Future Plans

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will be delivered by the private sector. Following a procurement process, GFSL’s services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

Pride in People

GFSL is committed to diversity and creating a workplace where all employees have a voice, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities for everyone.