Carpenter
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£22 - £22.3 Hourly
Temporary
A Carpenter including Locksmith is required to join the facilities and maintenance team at HMP Springhill, HP18 0TL. This permanent position offers long term stability, a secure working environment and the opportunity to support essential maintenance services within the HM Prison Service. You will play a key role in maintaining woodwork, locks, structures and fixtures across the estate, helping ensure safety, security and operational efficiency. The organisation promotes teamwork, diversity and professional development, providing a safe and well supported workplace with long-term job security and excellent benefits.
Key Responsibilities
You will plan and undertake maintenance of all woodwork, including doors, windows and mechanical locks excluding electronic systems. You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and managing all mechanical locking systems in line with the site locking policy including controlling lock stores, inventories and associated logs. You will install structures and fixtures such as frames, windows and mouldings, measure and shape materials, and construct structural frameworks including walls, floors and doorframes. You will carry out quality checks on locks and keys including condemnation and arrange transportation to the central locking unit when required. You will support planned maintenance, refurbishment and new works across staff and prisoner areas including painting and decorating where needed. You will complete maintenance tasks raised through the CAFM system, prioritise work effectively, manage stock levels and ensure all materials are logged and fit for purpose. Additional responsibilities include supervising prisoner work where appropriate, carrying out inspections including at height and in confined spaces, escorting contractors in line with security procedures, undertaking emergency or urgent tasks, managing tool inventories and maintaining Health and Safety standards, including acting as Fire Warden or First Aider when required.
Skills and Experience Required
You should have proven experience in carpentry, ideally with locksmith experience in a commercial, industrial or maintenance environment. You must be competent in the use of hand tools, power tools and relevant machinery. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and safe systems of work is essential. Basic IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel are desirable.
Qualifications
City and Guilds or NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery
Hours and Pay
You will work Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm.Friday: 8am to 4pm.
The hourly rate for this role is £22.31.Security vetting is required for this position.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Carpenter or Locksmith looking for a stable, secure and rewarding role within the prison service, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your CV or contact us directly for more information.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Key Responsibilities
You will plan and undertake maintenance of all woodwork, including doors, windows and mechanical locks excluding electronic systems. You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and managing all mechanical locking systems in line with the site locking policy including controlling lock stores, inventories and associated logs. You will install structures and fixtures such as frames, windows and mouldings, measure and shape materials, and construct structural frameworks including walls, floors and doorframes. You will carry out quality checks on locks and keys including condemnation and arrange transportation to the central locking unit when required. You will support planned maintenance, refurbishment and new works across staff and prisoner areas including painting and decorating where needed. You will complete maintenance tasks raised through the CAFM system, prioritise work effectively, manage stock levels and ensure all materials are logged and fit for purpose. Additional responsibilities include supervising prisoner work where appropriate, carrying out inspections including at height and in confined spaces, escorting contractors in line with security procedures, undertaking emergency or urgent tasks, managing tool inventories and maintaining Health and Safety standards, including acting as Fire Warden or First Aider when required.
Skills and Experience Required
You should have proven experience in carpentry, ideally with locksmith experience in a commercial, industrial or maintenance environment. You must be competent in the use of hand tools, power tools and relevant machinery. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and safe systems of work is essential. Basic IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel are desirable.
Qualifications
City and Guilds or NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery
Hours and Pay
You will work Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm.Friday: 8am to 4pm.
The hourly rate for this role is £22.31.Security vetting is required for this position.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Carpenter or Locksmith looking for a stable, secure and rewarding role within the prison service, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your CV or contact us directly for more information.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225278167
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Carpenter
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£22 - £22.3 Hourly
Temporary
A Carpenter including Locksmith is required to join the facilities and maintenance team at HMP Springhill, HP18 0TL. This permanent position offers long term stability, a secure working environment and the opportunity to support essential maintenance services within the HM Prison Service. You will play a key role in maintaining woodwork, locks, structures and fixtures across the estate, helping ensure safety, security and operational efficiency. The organisation promotes teamwork, diversity and professional development, providing a safe and well supported workplace with long-term job security and excellent benefits.
Key Responsibilities
You will plan and undertake maintenance of all woodwork, including doors, windows and mechanical locks excluding electronic systems. You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and managing all mechanical locking systems in line with the site locking policy including controlling lock stores, inventories and associated logs. You will install structures and fixtures such as frames, windows and mouldings, measure and shape materials, and construct structural frameworks including walls, floors and doorframes. You will carry out quality checks on locks and keys including condemnation and arrange transportation to the central locking unit when required. You will support planned maintenance, refurbishment and new works across staff and prisoner areas including painting and decorating where needed. You will complete maintenance tasks raised through the CAFM system, prioritise work effectively, manage stock levels and ensure all materials are logged and fit for purpose. Additional responsibilities include supervising prisoner work where appropriate, carrying out inspections including at height and in confined spaces, escorting contractors in line with security procedures, undertaking emergency or urgent tasks, managing tool inventories and maintaining Health and Safety standards, including acting as Fire Warden or First Aider when required.
Skills and Experience Required
You should have proven experience in carpentry, ideally with locksmith experience in a commercial, industrial or maintenance environment. You must be competent in the use of hand tools, power tools and relevant machinery. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and safe systems of work is essential. Basic IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel are desirable.
Qualifications
City and Guilds or NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery
Hours and Pay
You will work Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm.Friday: 8am to 4pm.
The hourly rate for this role is £22.31.Security vetting is required for this position.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Carpenter or Locksmith looking for a stable, secure and rewarding role within the prison service, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your CV or contact us directly for more information.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Key Responsibilities
You will plan and undertake maintenance of all woodwork, including doors, windows and mechanical locks excluding electronic systems. You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and managing all mechanical locking systems in line with the site locking policy including controlling lock stores, inventories and associated logs. You will install structures and fixtures such as frames, windows and mouldings, measure and shape materials, and construct structural frameworks including walls, floors and doorframes. You will carry out quality checks on locks and keys including condemnation and arrange transportation to the central locking unit when required. You will support planned maintenance, refurbishment and new works across staff and prisoner areas including painting and decorating where needed. You will complete maintenance tasks raised through the CAFM system, prioritise work effectively, manage stock levels and ensure all materials are logged and fit for purpose. Additional responsibilities include supervising prisoner work where appropriate, carrying out inspections including at height and in confined spaces, escorting contractors in line with security procedures, undertaking emergency or urgent tasks, managing tool inventories and maintaining Health and Safety standards, including acting as Fire Warden or First Aider when required.
Skills and Experience Required
You should have proven experience in carpentry, ideally with locksmith experience in a commercial, industrial or maintenance environment. You must be competent in the use of hand tools, power tools and relevant machinery. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and safe systems of work is essential. Basic IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel are desirable.
Qualifications
City and Guilds or NVQ in Carpentry and Joinery
Hours and Pay
You will work Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm.Friday: 8am to 4pm.
The hourly rate for this role is £22.31.Security vetting is required for this position.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Carpenter or Locksmith looking for a stable, secure and rewarding role within the prison service, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your CV or contact us directly for more information.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225278167
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