Carpenter inc Locksmith

Carpenter / Locksmith

Location: HMP Rochester

Salary: £37,870.30

Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 39 hours Per week

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Rochester, a CATEGORY C & Male prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday / Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP PRISON NAME runs like a self‑contained town; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed to driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As a Carpenter inc Locksmith you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

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 and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS, and we are looking for a Carpenter with a combination of:

• Substantiated experience in a similar role
• Be able to display 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
• 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 & Safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided. These include Death in Service at 4x salary, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

We have a strong focus on safety, a supportive inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunities to build your skills and progress.