Carpenter inc Locksmith - The Verne

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

Job summary

Join HMP The Verne as a Carpenter inc Locksmith to directly impact rehabilitation and facility operations. This full-time role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to maintain the prison environment while supporting reintegration efforts. Enjoy benefits such as private GP access and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and locksmithing.
• Basic IT skills for reporting and documentation.
• First Aid qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Work on maintenance tasks alongside a skilled team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Use carpentry skills to improve facility operations.

Skills

Use of power tools

Health and safety knowledge

Time management

People skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office Word

Job description

Location: HMP The Verne, Verne Common Rd, Portland DT5 1EQ

Salary: £30,000 per annum, including £1,000 Recruitment & Retention Allowance

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter to join our team at HMP The Verne, a category C adult male prison. Join a team that works Monday to Friday as a supportive family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP The Verne functions like a self-contained town, requiring hundreds of staff to operate effectively. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, you will contribute to the smooth and safe operation of the facility, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.

As a Carpenter inc Locksmith, you will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference. If you want to use your skills to create a better future for others, 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:

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

Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, and to assist prisoners in reintegration into society. Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more. We focus on safety, inclusion, and career development, promoting diversity and fairness. GFSL's FM services will transfer to a private sector provider in Spring 2026; details will follow as the process unfolds.

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