Overview
Serco is looking for a skilled Locksmith to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Fosse Way, one of the newest prisons in the UK. This state-of-the-art site prioritises education, training, and employment opportunities for prisoners upon their release, with the aim of equipping inmates with valuable skills and qualifications to secure meaningful work and reintegrate into society.
Responsibilities
* Maintaining and repairing locks, schedules, and drawings.
* Carrying out joinery and carpentry work, and assisting other trades as part of a multiskilled engineering team.
* Ensuring pre-planned maintenance is completed on time and recorded accurately.
* Operating tools and equipment safely within the workshop.
* Escort contractors on site when required.
* Playing a key role in the out-of-hours call-out rota, ensuring 24/7 operational support.
What we offer
* A place you can make an impact – We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and have been in the business for 25 years, employing 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts, so you can guarantee you’ll be delivering an essential service that touches people’s lives.
* A place you can count on – Our diverse UK-wide operations offer opportunities to learn and develop; you’ll broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
* A place for you – We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need in a diverse and supportive environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
* An recognised apprenticeship or trade-based qualification.
* Proven experience in lock repair, maintenance, metalwork or fabrication.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Strong communication skills and the confidence to work independently in a security environment.
* Flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering excellent service.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
Salary / Location / Hours
Salary: £32,940 + excellent benefits
Location: HMP Fosse
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
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