Your newpany
HMP Swansea is a Category B men’s prison located in the centre of Swansea, Wales, operated by His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. It functions primarily as a local and resettlement prison, supporting adult male prisoners from the South Wales courts, many of whom are on remand or serving short to medium‑term sentences.
Your new role
We are seeking a skilled carpenter to support the maintenance and improvement of the site. The role focuses on planned maintenance, refurbishment, and new works across prisoner and staff facilities, ensuring all tasks meet required standards whileplying with Health & Safety and security procedures.Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out maintenance on all woodwork items throughout the establishment, including locks, doors, and windows (excluding electronic locking systems).
2. Undertake planned maintenance of locks in line with locking policy, manage the lock store, and maintain related logs, including work for local courts when required.
3. Install structures and fixtures such as windows and mouldings; measure, cut, and shape wood, plastic, and other materials; and construct building frameworks including walls, floors, and doorframes.
4. Conduct quality checks, condemn locks and keys where necessary, and arrange transportation to the central locking unit.
5. Manage planned maintenance, refurbishment, and new works across the estate, including painting and decorating of staff and prisoner facilities.
6. Prioritise activities in line with local procedures, escalating issues to the Site Manager when required.
7. Oversee prisoner work as agreed within the Service Delivery Agreement (SDA).
8. Conduct survey inspections—including in confined spaces and at height—recording all work andpleting required logs and registers.
9. Monitor stock levels, request goods and services when necessary, and ensure all materials used are appropriate and logged.
10. Escort and supervise technical contractors in accordance with the Local Security Strategy (LSS).
11. Undertake urgent and emergency tasks in accordance with SDA timescales.
12. Contribute to the effective management of tool inventories and maintain security standards in the work area.
13. Support sitepliance by carrying out duties such as Fire Warden and/or First Aider when required.
Monday to Friday – Full time
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have the below qualifications and experience in a similar role.Essential
14. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry (or equivalent qualification or substantial experience)
Desirable
15. Up‑to‑date First Aid at Work qualification
What you'll get in return
The opportunity for a permanent position on site and further training.
16. The chance to work within a collaborative team environment focused on safety, service quality, and professional standards.
17. Opportunities to contribute to meaningful operational improvements and customer service excellence.
18. Additional responsibilities such as Fire Warden or First Aider duties, with training provided.