Job Role: Carpenter Locksmith
Location: HMP Woodhill, Milton Keynes Tattenhoe Street, MK44DA
Salary: £36,678.26
Contract: Full time/Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Woodhill, a high-security adult male prison.
Join a team that works Monday-Sunday as a supportive and driven family, aiming to create a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Woodhill functions like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to operate smoothly. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, your work impacts prisoners, staff, visitors, families, and the wider community.
You will work alongside experienced colleagues including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners, and administrators, all committed to providing a safe and secure environment.
If you want to use your skills to create a better future and promote rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply and join us in making a difference.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking a Carpenter inc Locksmith with:
1. Substantiated experience in a similar role
2. Competency with power tools and machinery
3. Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office Excel and Word)
4. Knowledge of health and safety requirements
5. Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification
6. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent experience
7. Good health & safety knowledge
8. Excellent organizational, time management, and people skills
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Explore a rewarding career at GFSL. Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and support prisoner reintegration.
Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, death in service cover, retailer discounts, and more.
We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development. GFSL values diversity and promotes a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Note: GFSL's services will transfer to a private provider in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process.
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