Carpenter

Government Facility Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job description

Carpenter
Location: HMP Highdown, Highdown Lane, Sutton SM2 5PJ
Salary: £33,938.51 plus 5% for shift working to include weekends
Contract: Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week.

We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Highdown, a category C adult male training and resettlement prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

As a Carpenter inc Locksmith you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

We are looking for a Carpenter inc Locksmith with any combination of:

1. Substantiated experience in a similar role
2. Ability to display competency in the use and operation of all associated power tools and machinery
3. Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word
4. Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
5. Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification
6. City & Guilds, National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Carpentry or an equivalent qualification 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!

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.

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