Job Role: Carpenter
Location: HMP Eastwood Park, Falfield. GL12 8DB
Salary: £37,870.31 per annum
Contract: Permanent – 39 hrs per week – Mon-Fri
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Carpenter inc Locksmith to join our team at HMP Eastwood Park, a Closed, Category C female prison.
Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.
HMP Eastwood Park runs like a self‑contained city; 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, ensuring that everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor, and the wider 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, all dedicated to making a positive difference and 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 promoting rehabilitation and positive change.
Key Qualifications
- 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
- 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
Company and Culture
We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical, time‑bound services to HM Prison Service. We are looking for a Carpenter with a combination of technical skills and a commitment to rehabilitation.
Benefits
Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holidays. Non‑contractual benefits include 4× salary death in service, access to private GP consultations, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a range of financial rewards and retailer discounts.
Future Plans
GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will, in the future, be delivered by the private sector. Following a successful procurement, GFSL’s services will transfer to a private sector provider no sooner than August 2027.
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