Locksmith

Serco Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking a skilled Locksmith to join its Facilities Management team. This position is located at HMP Fosse, focusing on maintaining and repairing locks as well as other trade responsibilities. Candidates should have relevant trade qualifications and experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. A diverse and supportive work environment is provided along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Pension up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits portal with discounts

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in lock repair, maintenance, metalwork or fabrication.
• Confidence to work independently in a security environment.
• Flexible and proactive with excellent service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing locks, schedules, and drawings.
• Carrying out joinery and carpentry work.
• Ensuring pre-planned maintenance is completed on time.
• Operating tools and equipment safely.
• Escorting contractors on site when required.
• Participating in the out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills

Lock repair

Maintenance

Metalwork

Carpentry

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or trade-based qualification

Job description

Overview

Salary: £32,940 + excellent benefits
Location: HMP Fosse
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Serco is looking for a skilled Locksmith to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Fosse Way, one of the newest prisons in the UK. This state-of-the-art site has been specifically designed to prioritise education, training, and employment opportunities for prisoners upon their release. Our ultimate goal is to equip inmates with valuable skills and qualifications that will help them secure meaningful work in key industries and successfully reintegrate into society.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing locks, schedules, and drawings.
• Carrying out joinery and carpentry work, and assisting other trades as part of a multiskilled engineering team.
• Ensuring pre-planned maintenance is completed on time and recorded accurately.
• Operating tools and equipment safely within the workshop.
• Escorting contractors on site when required.
• Playing a key role in the out-of-hours call-out rota, ensuring 24/7 operational support.

Requirements

• A recognised apprenticeship or trade-based qualification.
• Proven experience in lock repair, maintenance, metalwork or fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work independently in a security environment.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering excellent service.

Why Serco

• A place you can make an impact - We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and have been in the business for 25 years, employing 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts. You’ll be delivering an essential service that touches people’s lives.
• A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
• A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

What we offer

• Pension up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
• A safe and supportive culture