Carpenter inc Locksmith Winchester
Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) is seeking an experienced Carpenter for the HMP Winchester role.
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
Job Description
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical services to HMPPS. The role involves maintaining the facility, working with plumbers, electricians, painters and other specialists to ensure a safe and secure environment for prisoners and staff. The position requires emotional resilience, the ability to work at pace, manage multiple tasks, and remain calm under pressure.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team; undertake routine preventive maintenance; respond promptly to reactive maintenance needs; support a safe and nurturing environment; promote rehabilitation and positive change.
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 the 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
25 days holiday + bank holidays, non‑contractual benefits, death in service at 4x salary, private GP consultations, Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms, retailer discounts.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Facilities Services
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