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Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, EC1A, England, UK
Listing for: Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Carpentry, General Labor, Building Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39673 GBP Yearly GBP 39673.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London

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.

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