Carpenter – Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)
Location: HMP Winchester, Romsey Rd, Winchester SO22 5DF
Salary: £41,370.30 per annum (includes £3.5k per annum location bonus)
Contract: Permanent – Full Time – 39 hours per week – Mon‑Fri
We are seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our team at HMP Winchester, a category B adult male local prison. Our team works Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment for the men in our care. The Facilities Maintenance Team is devoted to smooth and safe operation, impacting every prisoner, employee, visitor, and community.
Qualifications
* A formal qualification such as NVQ or City and Guilds of at least level 2, or considerable work‑based experience with knowledge of current best practices and material, tool, and equipment safety standards
* Knowledge of routine preventive maintenance and an ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities when reactive maintenance is required
* An enjoyment of team and collaborative working
* An honest, reliable, and robust character
Benefits
* Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
* Non‑contractual benefits such as Death in Service at 4× salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme
* Financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts
* Strong focus on safety, supportive and inclusive workplace, and opportunities to build skills and progress
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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