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Job Role: Carpenter Locksmith
Location: HMP Chelmsford - 200 Springfield Rd, CM2 6LQ
Salary: £36,678.26
Contract: Full-time/permanent
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 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, our goal is to ensure smooth and safe operations, impacting prisoners, staff, visitors, families, 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 providing a secure environment.
If you want to use your skills to build a better future for others, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
We are a Ministry of Justice business providing critical, time-sensitive services to HMPPS. Our ideal candidate will have:
1. Substantiated experience in a similar role
2. Competency in using all associated power tools and machinery
3. Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office Excel and Word
4. Knowledge of relevant 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 and safety knowledge
8. Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Explore a rewarding career with GFSL. Joining us means helping ensure prisons are secure and safe, and aiding prisoners in reintegration into society.
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, Death in Service cover (4x salary), private GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer discounts, and more.
We focus on safety, inclusivity, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join our diverse and supportive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to be their true selves.
Note: GFSL services will transfer to a private provider in Autumn 2026 following a procurement process. Details will be shared as they become available.
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