Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position

Carpenter Locksmith

The Mount, Molyneaux Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NZ

£37,870.30 - £39,673.67 plus 5% shift allowance.

Full‑time / Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at HMP The Mount, a Category C male prison. Our Facilities Maintenance Team is committed to driving the smooth and safe operation, creating a safe and nurturing environment for prisoners, staff and visitors, and the wider community.

As a Carpenter Locksmith you will work alongside experienced colleagues from various trades – plumbers, electricians, painters, cleaners, administrators – to provide a safe and secure environment for all.

• Substantiated experience in a similar role
• Competency in the use and operation of all associated power tools and machinery
• Basic IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements and up to date First Aid at Work Qualification
• City & Guilds, National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Carpentry or an equivalent qualification or substantial experience
• Good health and safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills

Holidays are 25 days per year plus bank holidays. Additional benefits include Death in Service at 4× salary, private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts. We also offer a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

We are passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace where every employee has a voice that is heard, feels belonging and is empowered to be their true selves. We are committed to ensuring consistency and fairness for all and to champion inclusion with ongoing learning, training and career progression opportunities.

GFSL has been notified that its FM services will be delivered by the private sector following a procurement process. GFSL’s services will transfer, no sooner than August 2027. We remain an ISO 9001 certified company and promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

We work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. We are a Ministry of Justice business, providing critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS. Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL and help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and staff alike, whilst helping prisoners reintegrate into society.