Carpenter Locksmith

Government Facility Services Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental service provider is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join their maintenance team at a local prison in Winchester. This full-time, permanent position emphasizes collaboration with skilled colleagues and requires emotional resilience. Benefits include 25 annual leave days, private GP access, and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to private GP consultations

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and current safety standards.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance.
• Reliable, honest, and robust character.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and smooth prison operations.
• Collaborate with other maintenance professionals.
• Adapt to changing priorities for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Team collaboration

Emotional resilience

Adaptability

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds at least level 2

Job description

Overview

Carpenter

Location: HMP Winchester, Romsey Rd, Winchester SO22 5DF
Salary: £32,438.51 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our team at HMP Winchester, a category B adult male local prison. Our team works Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment for the men in our care. The Facilities Maintenance Team supports the operation of the prison to ensure safe and smooth running, and the work you do impacts prisoners, staff, visitors and the wider community.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Administrators and Cleaners, who are dedicated to making a positive difference by providing a safe and secure environment.

Working in a local prison requires emotional resilience, the ability to work at pace, manage multiple tasks, and stay calm under pressure. If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

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

• A formal qualification such as NVQ or City and Guilds at least level 2, or considerable work-based experience with knowledge of current best practices and material, tool, and equipment safety standards
• Knowledge of routine preventative maintenance and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities when reactive maintenance is required
• An enjoyment for team and collaborative working
• An honest, reliable, and robust character

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.

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. Explore facilities careers where you can make a difference.

Culture and Commitment

Pride In People. We promote greater diversity and create a workplace where all employees have a voice, belong, and are empowered to be their true selves. We value every employee and are committed to satisfying diverse needs while ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities.

Future Plans
GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. Following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

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