Locksmith

FCDO ServicesLocksmith£31,657.00-plus location allowance of £5000 for London. Excellent benefits, overtime and expenses cover, and the opportunity to earn extra on 22 week overseas deployments

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Restoring the past, building the future; this is the extraordinary impact of our Skilled Trades team. They handle everything from fitting window ledges in historic embassies to installing lighting in new high commissions, and much more. Some work right here in the UK, while others see locations around the world as they shape them with their skills. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Reliable, security conscious, innovative and a great problem solver – as an experienced Locksmith you’re all these things and more. And when you join us here at FCDO Services you’ll be using your skills, knowledge and expertise on a vital global mission.

Repairing government structuresTravelling the worldBuilding on your skillsIt all matters.

Provide high quality front line security on a global scale

Our work is truly international, and in this highly skilled, specialist role you’ll join a growing team that manages physical security assets both in the UK and around the world. You’ll take on a wide range of critical challenges, such as inspections and installations, bench locksmithing and preparing equipment for dispatch. And as a source of valuable advice, you’ll provide technical support to your colleagues at our headquarters and on overseas missions.

An important part of this role will be preparing for deployment, specifying, ordering and organising tools and equipment. The security systems you’ll work on will be unique, and so will the range of settings you visit and challenges you face. With this in mind, you should be prepared and ready to travel overseas for up to 22 weeks of the year to deliver your skills, knowledge and expertise in a wide range of locations.

Use all your specialist technical skills as a key member of our team

To be a success in this role you’ll have well developed experience as a Locksmith, and although accreditation with the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) would be ideal it isn’t essential. It could be that you’re currently a student member – if you are, we’ll be happy to support you as you take the next step. What matters most is your professionalism, an enthusiastic approach to the work, and a willingness to train and develop the specialist locksmithing skills you’ll need as you develop your career with us. You’ll also be a collaborative and friendly team player with the ability to explain complex technical issues to all kinds of customers, and have the knowledge and expertise to deal with a variety of different mechanisms in a wide range of settings.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

Many of the systems our customers use are highly specialised, so we’ll provide you with specific training and development, and once in our team, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to broaden your skill set. We offer 25 days’ leave which rises to 30 days after five years (plus nine days of Public Holidays and Privilege Holidays) and the opportunity to buy or sell 10 days of annual leave each year. You’ll also receive a competitive salary and a Civil Service Pension. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It’s a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Everyone who works with FCDO Services must be security cleared before joining us, so if you’re successful in your application we’ll ask you to undergo our Developed Vetting (DV) process.

Closing date: 19 January 2025 at midnight

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world.

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.