Carpenter inc Locksmith Chelmsford

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) is seeking a Carpenter inc Locksmith for their Facilities Maintenance Team at HMP Chelmsford. This full-time, permanent position requires skill in carpentry, safety standards knowledge, and teamwork to support a secure prison environment. Benefits include generous holiday, private healthcare access, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial rewards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a Facilities Maintenance Team.
• Ensure a safe environment for staff and prisoners.

Skills

Competency with power tools and machinery

Basic IT skills

Strong health and safety knowledge

Excellent organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry

Up-to-date First Aid at Work qualification

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Posted:

12.07.2025

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26.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Role: Carpenter inc Locksmith

Location: HMP Chelmsford - 200 Springfield Rd, CM2 6LQ

Salary: £36,000

Contract: Full-time/permanent

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 family, working together to create a safe environment. HMP Chelmsford functions like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it running smoothly. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, your work impacts prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all committed to making a positive difference and providing a secure environment. If you want to use your skills to build a better future, apply now and join our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

We require candidates with:

• 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 standards
• Up-to-date First Aid at Work qualification
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent experience
• Strong health and safety knowledge
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills

If this describes you, we want to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Joining GFSL means helping ensure prisons are secure and safe, and assisting prisoners in reintegration. Benefits include 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts. We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development, promoting diversity and fairness.

Note: GFSL's FM services will transfer to a private provider in Autumn 2026 following procurement. Further details will be shared as the process unfolds.

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