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Carpenter inc Locksmith Chelmsford, Chelmsford
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Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)
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12.07.2025
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26.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Role: Carpenter inc Locksmith
Location: HMP Chelmsford - 200 Springfield Rd, CM2 6LQ
Salary: £36,000
Contract: Full-time/permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Chelmsford, a Category B, Male prison. Join a team that works Monday to Sunday as a supportive family, working together to create a safe environment. HMP Chelmsford functions like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it running smoothly. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, your work impacts prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.
You will work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all committed to making a positive difference and providing a secure environment. If you want to use your skills to build a better future, apply now and join our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
We require candidates with:
* Substantiated experience in a similar role
* Competency with power tools and machinery
* Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office Excel and Word)
* Knowledge of health and safety standards
* Up-to-date First Aid at Work qualification
* City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent experience
* Strong health and safety knowledge
* Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
If this describes you, we want to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
Joining GFSL means helping ensure prisons are secure and safe, and assisting prisoners in reintegration. Benefits include 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts. We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development, promoting diversity and fairness.
Note: GFSL's FM services will transfer to a private provider in Autumn 2026 following procurement. Further details will be shared as the process unfolds.
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