Carpenter

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000

Job description

Job Role: Carpenter Locksmith

Location: HMP Chelmsford

Salary: £32,438.51

Contract: Full time/perm

We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Chelmsford, a Category B, Male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday-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, all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

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 for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.

Minimum Requirements:

• Substantiated experience in a similar role
• Competency in the use and operation of all associated power tools and machinery
• Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification
• City & Guilds, National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Carpentry or an equivalent qualification or substantial experience
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• 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. Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care.

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

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Autumn 2026.

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