Carpenter / Locksmith
Location: HMP Coldingley, Shaftesbury Rd, Bisley, Woking GU24 9EX
Salary: £32,441.44 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 39 hours per week
We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Coldingley, a category C adult male prison.
Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
As a Carpenter inc Locksmith, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues, including Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, and Administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.
We are looking for a Carpenter inc Locksmith with any combination of:
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 play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.
Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided, including Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and information services. There are also 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 to build your skills and progress.
Pride In People. We are passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace where all employees feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.
GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector, with services transferring to a private sector provider in Spring 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr