Carpenter inc Locksmith Erlestoke

Position: Carpenter / Locksmith

Location: HMP Erlestoke, Erlestoke House, Devizes, SN10 5TU

Salary: £37,870.30 per annum

Contract: Permanent – 39 hours per week, Monday‑Friday

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Carpenter and Locksmith to join our team at HMP Erlestoke, a Category C, adult male prison. The role involves maintaining and improving the prison’s carpentry and lock systems, working alongside a multi‑disciplinary maintenance team to ensure a safe and secure environment for prisoners, staff and visitors.

• 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

Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holidays. Additional benefits include private GP consultations, an employee assistance programme, financial reward mechanisms, and access to retailer discounts.