Location: HMP Winchester, Romsey Rd, Winchester SO22 5DF
Salary: £36,678.26 per annum + £1,500 per annum location bonus
Contract: Permanent, full time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our team at HMP Winchester, a category B adult male local prison.
Our team is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment for the men in our care.
The prison operates like a self-contained city, requiring hundreds of staff to keep it functioning. As part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, we are committed to ensuring smooth and safe operations. Everything we do impacts prisoners, staff, visitors, and the wider community.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Administrators, and Cleaners, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a secure environment.
Working in a prison requires emotional resilience, the ability to work at pace, manage multiple tasks, and stay calm under pressure.
If you want to use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical, time-bound services to HMPPS, seeking a Carpenter with:
* A formal qualification such as NVQ or City and Guilds at level 2, or substantial (+5 years) work-based experience
* Knowledge of current best practices and safety standards for materials, tools, and equipment
* Knowledge of routine preventative maintenance and adaptability to changing priorities when reactive maintenance is needed
* Enjoyment of team and collaborative working
* An honest, reliable, and robust character
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.
Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Joining us means helping ensure prisons are secure and safe, and supporting prisoners' reintegration into society.
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service (4x salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts.
We focus on safety, inclusivity, competitive benefits, and opportunities for skill development and progression.
We are committed to diversity and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to be their true selves. We promote ongoing learning, training, and career growth for all.
Please note: GFSL services will transfer to a private sector provider in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process. Further details will be provided as the process unfolds.
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