Job Role: Carpenter inc Locksmith
Location: HMP Chelmsford - 200 Springfield Rd, CM2 6LQ
Salary: £36,678.26
Contract: Full time/perm
We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Chelmsford, a Category B, Male prison.
Join a team that is more than just colleagues - we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Chelmsford operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. 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 dedicated to making a positive difference and ensuring safety and security.
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 are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS, seeking a Carpenter inc Locksmith with:
1. Substantiated experience in a similar role
2. Competency in the use of power tools and machinery
3. Basic IT skills (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, or substantial experience
7. Good health & safety knowledge
8. Excellent organizational, time management, and people skills
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Explore a rewarding career at GFSL. Join us to help ensure prisons are secure and aid prisoners' reintegration into society.
Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays. Benefits include Death in Service (4x salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more.
We focus on safety, inclusivity, and career development, offering opportunities to build skills and progress.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and empowered.
Note: GFSL's FM services will transfer to a private sector provider in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process.
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