Overview
Job Role: Carpenter Locksmith
Location: HMP Pentonville (N7)
Salary: 29,941.44 + an additional 5% in recognition of shift and weekend working + an additional 2,500 in allowances (total package worth 33,938.51 per annum)
Contract: Full Time - Perm (39hrs per week)
We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at a HMP Pentonville a category B male 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.
HMP Pentonville runs like a self-contained city it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.
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.
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 and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Carpenter inc Locksmith with any combination of:
Responsibilities
The role involves carpentry and locksmith tasks within a prison environment as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, supporting safe and secure operation of the site and contributing to a positive and rehabilitative environment.
Qualifications
* Substantiated experience in similar role
* Be able to display 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 and What We Offer
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 offering counselling and preventative care resources. There are also financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.
About GFSL and Our Culture
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. Explore facilities careers where you can make a difference.
Pride In People. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all employees have a voice, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation and are committed to satisfying differences while ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.
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 Spring 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.
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