Carpenter inc Locksmith

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Rochester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Death in Service 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) invites applications for a Carpenter inc Locksmith at HMP Rochester. The role is permanent, full-time, 39 hours per week with a salary of £39,195.77.

You will join a team supporting a high-security facility and contribute to safe and secure operations within the prison environment. The successful candidate will have proven carpentry experience, certification where applicable, and a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Substantiated experience in a similar role.
• Competency in the use of power tools and machinery.
• Basic IT skills including Excel and Word.

Skills

Power tools operation

Health & safety

First Aid at Work

IT skills (Excel/Word)

Experience in similar role

Organisational skills

People skills

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Carpenter / Locksmith

Location: HMP Rochester

Salary: £39,195.77

Contract: Permanent - Full-Time - 39hrs

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Rochester, a CATEGORY YOI / C prison.

About the role

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

HMP Rochester runs like a self-contained town it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As a Carpenter inc 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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Carpenter with a combination of:

Requirements and Qualifications

• Substantiated experience in a similar role
• Be able to 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.

Benefits

• 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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What GFSL is all about

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (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.

Culture & Diversity

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 it's 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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