Carpenter

Job Title

Carpenter Locksmith

Location

The Mount, Molyneaux Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NZ

Salary

£37,870.30 – £39,673.67 with 5% shift allowance

Contract

Full time / Permanent

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing (Specialty Trade Contractors)

Responsibilities

As a Carpenter Locksmith you will work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues from a variety of trades such as Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting, Cleaning, and Administration. You will help maintain a safe and secure environment for all prisoners, staff, visitors and the wider community within HMP The Mount, a Category C male prison. This role is part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, which is committed to driving the smooth and safe operation of the prison.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 25 days’ holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service (4× salary), private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts. Safety, inclusivity and career progression opportunities are strongly emphasised.

Application Information

Explore a varied and rewarding career at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Apply now to join a team dedicated to ensuring prisons are secure and safe for both prisoners and staff, and to support the reintegration of prisoners into society.