Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Carpenter – Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)

Apply for the Carpenter role at Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL).

Location: HMP Pentonville (N7)

Contract: Full Time – Permanent (39hrs per week)

Salary: £39,673.67 plus 5% for shift and weekend work.

We are seeking a dedicated Carpenter to join our team at HMP Pentonville, a Category B male prison. As a Carpenter Locksmith, you will work alongside plumbers, electricians, painters, and other tradespeople to create a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for prisoners, staff, and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining carpentry work in a prison setting.
• Operating power tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Working collaboratively with the facilities maintenance team.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Coordinating with security and operational staff to manage work schedules.

Required qualifications and skills:

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

Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a comprehensive benefits package (including death in service at 4× salary, private GP consultations, employee assistance programme, financial rewards, and retailer discounts), and opportunities for training and progression in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

GFSL is a Ministry of Justice business providing critical and time‑bound services to HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). The company values diversity and inclusion, and will complete transfer to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027.