Location: HMP The Verne, Verne Common Rd, Portland DT5 1EQ
Salary: £30,000 per annum, including £1,000 Recruitment & Retention Allowance
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter to join our team at HMP The Verne, a category C adult male prison. Join a team that works Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP The Verne operates like a self-contained town, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, you will contribute to the smooth and safe operation, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families, and the 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 safe environment. If you want to use your skills to create a better future, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
We require:
1. Substantiated experience in a similar role
2. Competency in the use of power tools and machinery
3. Basic IT skills, including 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 and safety knowledge
8. 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. Joining us means helping to ensure prisons are secure and safe, and assisting prisoners in reintegration. Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more. We focus on safety, inclusivity, diversity, and career progression. GFSL is transitioning its FM services to the private sector in Spring 2026, following a procurement process. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
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