Carpenter jobs in United Kingdom

Job Role: Carpenter Locksmith
Location: HMP Woodhill, Milton Keynes, Tattenhoe Street, MK44DA
Salary: £36,678.26
Contract: Full-time / Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Woodhill, a high-security adult male prison.

Join a team that works Monday-Sunday as a supportive and driven family, committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Woodhill operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to function smoothly. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, your work will impact prisoners, staff, visitors, their families, and the wider community.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners, and administrators, all dedicated to maintaining a safe environment.

If you want to use your skills to make a positive difference and support rehabilitation and positive change, we encourage you to apply.

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 using power tools and machinery
3. Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office Excel and Word
4. Knowledge of health and safety requirements
5. Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification
6. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent, or substantial experience
7. Good health & safety knowledge
8. Excellent organisational, 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. Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, and assist prisoners in reintegration into society.

Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, Death in Service at 4x salary, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more.

We focus on safety, inclusivity, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel valued and empowered.

Note: GFSL's FM services will transfer to a private provider in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process.

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