Carpenter Locksmith

Gov Facility Services Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Winchester is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join their team, focusing on creating a safe environment while working with a diverse team. Applicants should have formal qualifications and a reliable character. Benefits include generous holiday, private GP access, and discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial rewards and retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Carpenter with knowledge of best practices and safety standards.
• Strong teamwork skills and collaborative working ability.
• Demonstrated emotional resilience and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Join a team to create a safe and nurturing environment for prisoners.
• Support the smooth operation of facilities at HMP Winchester.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of maintenance professionals.

Skills

Knowledge of routine preventative maintenance

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Enjoyment of teamwork

Honest and reliable character

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds Level 2

Job description

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 group, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment for the men in our care.

The prison operates like a self-contained facility with a Facilities Maintenance Team committed to the smooth and safe operation. Our work supports prisoners, employees, visitors, and the wider community.

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

Working in a local prison requires emotional resilience, the ability to work at pace, to manage multiple tasks, and to 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 as part of a team that makes a difference.

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 an ability to adapt to changing priorities when reactive maintenance is required
• Enjoyment of teamwork and collaborative working
• Honest, reliable, and robust character

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

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff, and to help prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, with non-contractual benefits including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services. There are also financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive and inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities to build skills and progress.

Pride In People. We are committed to diversity and creating a workplace where all employees have a voice, belong, and can be their true selves. We recognise the value of every employee and strive for fairness and consistency. We promote diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning, training, and career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans
GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that 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 earlier than August 2027.

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