Carpenter / Locksmith
Location: HMP Coldingley, Shaftesbury Rd, Bisley, Woking GU24 9EX
Salary: £36,678.26 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 39 hours per week, Mon-Fri (with on call)
We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Coldingley, a category C adult male prison.
Join a team that works Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Coldingley operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. Our Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to ensuring smooth and safe operations, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families, and the wider community.
As a Carpenter inc Locksmith, you will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a secure environment.
If you want to use your skills to build a better future for others, we encourage you to apply and join us in promoting rehabilitation, positive change, and making a real difference.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS and are looking for a Carpenter inc Locksmith with:
* Substantiated experience in a similar role
* Competency in using all associated power tools and machinery
* Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office Excel and Word
* Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
* Up-to-date First Aid at Work Qualification
* City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent, or substantial experience
* Good health and safety knowledge
* Excellent organizational, time management, and people skills
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!
Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and safe, and to support prisoners' reintegration into society.
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service (4x salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts.
We focus on safety, inclusivity, competitive benefits, and opportunities for skill development and career progression.
We are committed to diversity and creating a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to be their true selves, with ongoing learning, training, and advancement opportunities.
GFSL's FM services will transition to a private sector provider in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process. We will share more details as the process unfolds.
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