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Position: Carpenter Locksmith
Location: HMP Swaleside, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Salary: £31,438.51 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Swaleside, a CAT B Men's prison.
Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Mon-Fri as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
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.
If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity.
We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical services to HMPPS. We are looking for a Carpenter inc Locksmith with the following qualifications:
1. Substantiated experience in a similar role
2. Competency in the use and operation of all associated power tools and machinery
3. Basic IT skills including knowledge of 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, National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Carpentry or an equivalent qualification or substantial experience
7. Good Health & Safety knowledge
8. Excellent organisational, 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 is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff alike, and to help prisoners reintegrate into society.
Benefits include:
1. 25 days of holidays per year plus Bank Holidays
2. A range of non-contractual benefits including Death in Service at 4x salary
3. Access to private GP consultations
4. Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services
5. Financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts
You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities for skill building and progression.
Pride In People.
We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves.
GFSL has been notified that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. Following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Autumn 2026.
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