Carpenter inc Locksmith Chelmsford

GFSL Career Site; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GFSL as a Carpenter inc Locksmith at HMP Chelmsford, a Category B male prison. Your expertise will contribute to a safe environment and support initiatives aimed at prisoner rehabilitation. We offer a full-time contract along with comprehensive benefits including GP access and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Substantiated experience in a similar role.
• Competency in using power tools and machinery.
• Basic IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Chelmsford.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with Plumbers, Electricians, and other trades.

Skills

Using power tools and machinery

Health and safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent

Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office Word

Job description

Job Role: Carpenter inc Locksmith

Location: HMP Chelmsford

Salary: £30,000

Contract: Full time/perm

We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Chelmsford, a Category B, Male prison. Join a team that works Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Chelmsford operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, your work impacts prisoners, staff, visitors, families, and the wider community. You will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all committed to providing a safe environment.

If you aim to use your skills to make a positive difference, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change. We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking a Carpenter inc Locksmith with:

• Substantiated experience in a similar role
• Competency in using 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, NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent, or substantial experience
• Good health & safety knowledge
• Excellent organizational, 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. Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, and support prisoner reintegration into society.

Benefits include 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more. We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career progression, valuing diversity and promoting a culture where all employees feel valued and empowered.

Note: GFSL services will transfer to a private provider in Spring 2026 following procurement. More details will be shared as the process unfolds.