Carpenter & Joiner

Amey; Flecknoe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Social Impact Days

Career progression

Discounts portal

Job summary

Amey is offering an on-site Carpenter/Joiner role at HMP Onley. The position covers 39 hours weekly in a weekend-shift pattern (1 in 3 weekends) with a 15% weekend allowance on basic salary. You will be involved in planned and reactive maintenance within prisons, ensuring safety, compliance and timely delivery.

You will perform joinery tasks, manage workshop activities, plan daily work with supervision, measure, quote, order materials and support carbon-reduction initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 in Joinery & Carpentry.
• Manual tool handling.
• Ladder use.

Responsibilities

• Ensure H&S standards across the contract.
• Carry out joinery work (doors, windows, formwork, timber items).
• Maintain joinery workshop, machines, inspections, housekeeping.
• Plan daily work with supervisor and record details on works orders.
• Measure and quote for works.
• Order materials and maintain stock of building materials.
• Support zero carbon programmes where appropriate.
• Handle other reasonable requests from line manager.

Skills

Joinery & Carpentry

Manual tool handling

Ladder use

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Joinery & Carpentry

Job description

Title: Carpenter & Joiner

Requisition ID: 12115

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on-site Carpenter/ Joiner in HMP Onley.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, across 7 days as a weekend shift pattern is in place, covering 1 in 3 weekends. There is a need to work some weekends on a rota basis and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary.

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons.

By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

The Carpenter & Joiner plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
• Carry out joinery work to include repairing of doors, windows, signposts, formwork, and other bespoke timber items.
• Responsible for joinery workshop - maintenance of machines, statutory inspections, housekeeping, and cleanliness.
• Organise and plan your daily work with the supervisor, to record and submit all details of work carried out on relevant works orders.
• Measure and quote for works.
• Order materials.
• Maintain stock of Building Maintenance material.
• Support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
• Handle all other reasonable requests as determined by your line manager.

What You Will Bring

• Level 2 or 3 in Joinery & Carpentry.
• Manual tool handling.
• Ladder use.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Engineering Team Leader.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What We Do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.